Athletic Events

How to Organize a 5K Run / Walk

by Sandra Sims on 13 Mar 2008 in: Athletic Events, Fundraising Events

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

by Sandra Sims on 04 Mar 2008 in: Athletic Events, Fundraising Events

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

by Sandra Sims on 20 Feb 2008 in: 5 Ks, Athletic Events, Cycling, Half & Full Marathons, Joints In Motion, News, Relay For Life, Team In Training, Train To End Stroke, Triathalons, Walk-A-Thons

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

by Abigail Beal on 07 Sep 2007 in: Athletic Events, Fundraising Events, Team Sports

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

by Abigail Beal on 21 Aug 2007 in: Athletic Events, Dinners, Fun Fundraisers, Fundraising Events, Fundraising Ideas, News, Team Sports

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

by Abigail Beal on 08 Aug 2007 in: Athletic Events, Fundraising Events, News, Team Sports

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 […]

Annual Volleyball Fund-raiser Remembers Special Girl

by Abigail Beal on 11 Jul 2007 in: Athletic Events, Fun Fundraisers, Fundraising Events, Fundraising Ideas, News, Team Sports

Danielle Miller was the type of person who made friends easily and people that loved her remember her “fun-loving” personality and sense of competition when it came to volleyball.
Miller died from injuries related to a car accident on March 12, 2004. She was vacationing in Florida on spring break from college. Miller was a volleyball […]

National Walk for Epilepsy

by Sandra Sims on 30 Nov 2006 in: Athletic Events, News, Walk-A-Thons

The Epilepsy Foundation has planned the first-ever National Walk for Epilepsy… Epilepsy Walk or Walk-a-thon will be on March 31, 2007…

Fundraising Ideas for Relay for Life Events

by Sandra Sims on 07 Jul 2006 in: Athletic Events, News, Relay For Life

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. […]

Train to End Stroke Fundraiser

by Laura Munion on 27 Jun 2006 in: Athletic Events, Half & Full Marathons, Train To End Stroke

A few years ago I decided to undertake a fundraising project: the American Stroke Association’s Train to End Stroke program. Not only would I be doing a good deed, but I would also be going to Hawaii!
I didn’t think that fundraising would be that difficult. Since this was my first foray into fundraising […]

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