Athletic Events



Fundraising Ideas for Relay for Life Events

Posted on 07 April 2009

Last minute undraising ideas for relay for life events - Most teams do fundraising for the weeks or months leading up to Relay. But not all of us…here are some fundraising ideas for the weekend of the event. [...]

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?
Here are several articles with some great tips on how to plan a 5K run or walk:

Taylor’s Angels 5K Run Benefits Children with Cancer
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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 [...]

Alozono Mourning Holds 11th Annual Zo’s Summer Groove to Benefit At-Risk Kids and Teens

Posted on 08 August 2007

Alonzo Mourning, a basketball player for the Miami Heat, held the 11th annual Zo’s Summer Groove. The event was held over five days and began with basketball clinics. The event also included a golf tournament on Thursday, and a comedy show, benefit dinner, block party and all-star basketball game held over the weekend Mourning’s goals [...]