Thank you so much for joining the movement to end ALS! At I AM ALS, we know firsthand how devastating this disease can be. That’s why we are so grateful you are willing to join us in putting an end to it.
Before we dive into the nitty gritty of fundraising, we hope you will take a moment to learn about I AM ALS be exploring our website, our values, and watching For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign, the documentary about the founding of I AM ALS.
Some ways to participate…
There are so many ways to fundraise in support of the patient-led movement at I AM ALS. Here are just a few suggestions.
Organize an in-person fundraising event
Here are some examples of in-person fundraising events we can help you execute to raise funds and awareness for ALS.
Private screening of For Love and Life: No Ordinary Campaign
We have a handy How-to Guide on hosting your own screening of this powerful documentary.
Race, golf tournament, similar outdoor sporting event
Ask us for help with provide signs for the route, materials for tabling, “swag bags” for race winners, and a simple I AM ALS registration page.
- Examples: Underwater Marathon, Steve Madden Cobbler Classic
Concert/performance/educational panel
The I AM ALS ticketing/registration system makes it so easy to set up a concert, performance, or educational panel. We’ll also provide I AM ALS merch for performers!
- Example: Deborah Dal Fovo cooking class
Donate for your special occasion
One of the simplest ways you can bring others into the movement is by asking them to donate to IAA for your life’s big milestones, including:
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Bar/bat mitzvahs
- And more!
Run your own virtual fundraiser
We can help you set up a custom fundraiser page (or better yet, a fundraising team) to get people energized about supporting I AM ALS. Here are a couple examples:
Running a race or taking on another fitness challenge.
One example of a race to raise money for I AM ALS is linked here: Randi Kuhn’s Journey to 100 Miles
Amplify I AM ALS during a recognition month
Amplify I AM ALS’ impact during ALS Awareness month (May) or National Family Caregivers’ Awareness Month (November).
Ask your employer to match your gift: Many companies offer matching gifts that double the impact of their employees’ donations. Reach out to your company’s corporate social responsibility team to find out if yours is one of them.