When you fundraise for Boston Children's, you help children and families—in your community and around the world—find lifesaving answers. Below are just a few inspiring ideas. 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 an in-person or virtual comedy night.
- 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: Support a part of the hospital that's meaningful to you. With the tools we provide--like a customizable fundraising page and downloadable graphics--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 in-person or virtual 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.