When you fundraise for Boston Children's, you help children and families—in your community and around the world—find lifesaving answers. As you decide how you want to raise money for the hospital, check out the ideas below to kick off your brainstorming. No matter what you choose, your fundraiser will make a difference.
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- Benefit concert or school play: Know a talented band or performer? Invite them to perform and charge an entrance fee.
- Birthday celebration: Have your cake and help kids, too. Fundraise in honor of your birthday or someone else’s.
- Comedy night: Ask a comedian to donate their time and plan a night of laughs.
- Coming of age celebration: Mark your big day with generosity. Have guests donate for a bar/bat mitzvah, communion, quinceañera or sweet 16.
- Company picnic or BBQ: Celebrate by throwing a company BBQ, picnic or potluck. Invite colleagues to make a small donation to participate.
- Dress down (or up) day: Talk to your school or Human Resources department to set a day to dress casually or creatively and ask participants to donate to your cause.
- Engage your network: With the tools we provide—like a customizable online fundraising page and downloadable graphics to use on social media, in emails or on printed flyers—friends and family can easily support your efforts.
- Fitness class: Ask your favorite fitness instructor to donate their time to teach a benefit class at your local gym, park or spot of choice.
- Gala: Recruit friends to help plan and host an evening of food, music and great company.
- Golf tournament: Swing into action for a "hole" lot of good by hosting an indoor or outdoor golf outing.
- Ice cream social: Ask friends or colleagues to gather and indulge in delicious cold treats, in exchange for donations.
- Lemonade stand: Tried and true! Host a stand in your neighborhood or at a school sports game.
- Motorcycle or car ride: Hit the road and gather pledges per mile. Destination? Generosity.
- Paint night: Organize a paint night with friends! Many studios will partner with you and donate a portion of the class fee.
- Pickleball: Grab your paddles, rally your friends and family, and organize a community pickleball tournament.
- Silent auction: Collect prizes for a workplace auction: gift certificates, baskets, sports tickets, lunch with your company’s president, a great parking space or a one-week vacation. Suggest a minimum starting bid and watch the excitement begin!
- Walk, hike, run, roll or bike: Participate in any race or cycling event, or choose your own challenge and support Boston Children’s along the way.
- Wedding: Celebrate your special day by providing hope to kids. Donate in lieu of favors or ask for donations in lieu of gifts.
- Yard sale: Ask the community to donate items for a yard sale at your school or home.
- Yoga benefit class: Invite your favorite instructor to donate their time for a benefit session. Then stretch, relax and raise funds for a great cause.