GET MOVING
Choose Your Activity
Move Your Way—Run, walk, cycle, lift—the choice is yours!
Athletic Fundraising
Get Active. Conquer Kids' Cancer.
From runs and walks to lacrosse, baseball, cycling, volleyball, pickleball and more, athletes, teams, and fans are turning their passion for sports into lifesaving childhood cancer research.
How it Works
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RAISE FUNDS
Create a Fundraising Page
We give you the tools! Our support team is here to help every step of the way.
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MAKE AN IMPACT
Play, Train, or Compete
Turn your activity into fuel for life-saving research and help find the next breakthrough for kids with cancer.
Power Research with Movement and Save Lives
Turn any activity you love—walks, runs, or team sports—into funding for childhood cancer research.
Whether you’re walking, running, shooting hoops, or rolling a strike, your movement can fuel lifesaving childhood cancer research. Choose an activity you love and turn it into hope for kids and families everywhere.
Featured Athletic Events
Behind every fundraiser is a reason. Families fighting cancer. Kids dreaming big. Supporters stepping up. These stories remind us why showing up matters so much.
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Run for Lisa: Turning Grief Into a Movement for Kids with Cancer
After losing his wife Lisa to cancer, Kevin Maloney turned a promise into action—running in her memory to support kids with cancer.
What started with just three runners has grown into #RunForLisa, a powerful movement that has raised more than $1 million for childhood cancer research.
Other Ways to Get Involved
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Head-Shaving Events
A team of bald heads makes a powerful statement, saves lives, and has been known to give a competitive edge over the opponent.
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Join the Backpack Challenge
Wear the bright green St. Baldrick’s backpack all day for 28 days (or 28 miles) to walk in the footsteps of kids with cancer.
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Do What You Want
Host a bake sale, celebrate your birthday, host a ladies night or donate snack bar proceeds...just do what you want to fundraise for kids with cancer.
Let's Get Started
Share your details with us, and we'll reach out to help create your fundraising page.
Required Information
Buckets for St. Baldrick's
Syracuse, NY, 2025
Syracuse, NY, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of athletic fundraisers can I organize or participate in?
You can choose your athletic fundraising activity depending on what you or your group are interested in. You can run/walk, cycle, or take on fitness challenges like pushups or squats or turn your next sports tournament into a fundraiser.
Do I need to be an experienced athlete?
Not at all! We welcome all fitness levels, and you choose the activity that fits your interests and goals.
Can I participate as part of a group?
Yes! You can organize an athletic event and encourage your friends, families, and coworkers to join you and fundraise together.
Do you provide fundraising support?
Yes! You’ll be paired with a fundraising coach as your main point of contact. They will provide you with a fundraising page and access to our member’s area where you can find fundraising tools and resources, access to promotional supplies that include flyers, posters, and other materials, as well as email communications with templates and social media tips to help you succeed.
Do I need to meet a fundraising minimum?
We encourage all individual participants to raise a minimum of $50 to get a commemorative St. Baldrick’s shirt, but your fundraising coach can help you set a fundraising goal that fits your activity and commitment level.
How long does it take to organize an athletic event?
We suggest at least 2 months of lead time prior to your event date to help you organize and recruit participants.