Host an Event
You can do it!
Help fund critically needed A-T research. You can host any type of fundraising event, and we will help you every step of the way.
1. Gather friends and family to make up your committee and decide on the logistical details:
- What? Choose any FUN event that you and your friends already like to do
- When? Pick the date
- Where? Secure the location
- How? Read our Fundraising Guidelines and submit your Event Registration Form right online. If you have any questions or need planning help, contact fundraising at the A-TCP or call 800.5.HELP-A-T (800.543.5728)
2. Raise Money
Don't just rely on ticket sales... Boost your event income with:
- Sponsor forms with prizes for the biggest fundraisers
- Corporate and individual donations solicited by family and friends
- Team challenges
- Ad sales for T-shirts, brochures and event programs
- Auctions and raffles
- Food and beverage sales
- Matching funds
The A-TCP Provides It All!
- Materials to increase awareness
- Customized web page, sponsor forms and invitations
- T-shirts and other event supplies
- Thank you letters to donors
Have Fun!
- A fun event is one that keeps people coming back! Find a list of some of the events our amazing team of grassroots event hosts have held over the years at the bottom of this page.
- Have entertainment for kids such as games, a magician, or face painting
- Remember that music, food, prizes and auctions and raffles are great for adults, too!
Contact:
A-T Children's Project
800.543.5728 or 954.481.6611
Aletia Patterson, Fundraising Coordinator
Jennifer Thornton, Executive Director
Here is a partial list of some of the events our grassroots fundraisers have held over the years. As you can see, you can do just about anything to help find a cure for A-T.
- National marathons
- National triathlons
- Ironman triathlons
- Local walks
- Golf tournaments
- Hog wrestling
- Motocross rides
- Motorcycle rides
- Talent shows
- Telethons
- Tennis tournaments
- Basketball free throws
- Lemonade sales
- Dinner dances
- Dinners
- Auctions
- Raffles
- Cooking classes
- Gift wrapping at malls
- Dance-a-thons
- Rocking chair marathon
- Wine tastings
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- Sky diving
- Garage sales
- Snow removal
- Bicycle rides
- Tricycle races
- Casino nights
- Rare Disease Day
- Paper ribbon sales
- Hope is in our genes tees
- Ribbon lapel pins
- Dodgeball tournaments
- Birthday party
- Retirement party
- Holiday parties
- Gym workouts
- FEAT screenings
- 100 mile relays
- Century bike rides
- Kids night out babysitting
- Soccer
- Fishing tournaments
- Theater evenings
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- Dress down days
- Hat days
- Penny Wars
- Restaurant Give Back Nights
- Strike Out A-T bowling
- Personal challenges
- Country line dancing
- eBay sales
- Road rallies
- River tubing
- Wedding favors
- Direct donations
- Grants from foundations
- Bequests and memorials
- Workplace giving (United Way, CFC, etc.)
- Online donations
- Giving Circles (monthly gifts)
- Picnics
- Family fun days
- Hop-a-thons
- Read-a-thons
- Sports pools
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