Category | Athletic Events

How to Organize a 5K Run / Walk

Posted on 13 March 2008

Would you like organize a 5K, walk-a-thon, bowling tournament or other athletic fundraiser?
We are currently in the process of updating this page on how to organize a 5K.  In the meantime, please review the articles listed below for some great [...]

Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer

Posted on 04 March 2008

Editor’s Note: The article first appeared on Step by Step Fundraising on March 4, 2004. Since that time Taylor’s Angels changed its name to Heroes for Children. This nonprofit organization provides financial and social assistance to families, within the state of Texas, with children (0-22 yrs of age) battling cancer.
An Interview with Larissa Linton of [...]

New Social Network for Charity Walks, Runs, & Cycling

Posted on 20 February 2008

As some long time readers of Step by Step Fundraising might know, I began this site because of my volunteer experience raising funds as part of a charity marathon.   Last year I began a new website, first starting with a blog, that focuses exclusively on charity walks, runs and cycling events.  Now after many months [...]

Tennis Tournaments a Successful Fundraiser in Any Season

Posted on 07 September 2007

Tennis tournaments are popular all over the country for one simple reason: tennis is a popular sport. Both adults and children play tennis with great enthusiasm. Athletic fundraisers such as walkathons, golf tournaments and cycling events are also quite popular. People like events that keep them active, offer an opportunity to be social with people [...]

Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts 54 mile “Poker Run” Motorcycle Race for Charity

Posted on 21 August 2007

The Fraternal Order of Eagles hosted a motorcycle race to benefit charity. The 54-mile race “Poker Run” raised money for research for Alzheimer’s disease and also Muscular Dystrophy. The event held on June 24th raised $2,000 for the charities. It was the largest Poker Run since the event first began three years ago.
The group, 700 [...]