Bake Sales to Block Parties:Gather for Hope
Turn the events you love into powerful fundraisers. From neighborhood block parties to milestone birthdays to annual softball tournaments, your celebrations can support cancer research, care and cures. We'll help you transform your event into big impact.
How it Works
Host Your Own Fundraiser
You can set it up yourself in a few minutes. Our process is a simple, self-service approach for most events. There is no minimum fundraising amount, so set a goal that feels right to you. Repurposing an event you already have planned is a great start.
People love coming together for a worthy cause and a fun event. Your invitation can inspire others to rally for hope. Share your fundraising page, and let people know there are many ways to give. Donating is safe and secure, and it can be anonymous, too.
Every dollar raised supports cancer research, care and cures at City of Hope. Update your supporters to show how they make hope possible. You can share highlights from our Impact Story Catalog on your page to show the impact of their generosity.
Endless Possibilities
Ideas for Fundraisers
There are so many ways to gather and bring hope to people facing cancer. Here are a few ideas to get you started. And remember, you can always repurpose an event you already have planned and make it a City of Hope fundraiser. Let's get inspired together.
- Softball Tournament
- Golf Tournament
- Yoga Workshop
- Walk-a-thon
- Community Field Day
- Local Food Festival
- Bake Sale
- Ice Cream Social
- Wine and Cheese Block Party
- Community Picnic Potluck
- Community Car Wash
- Local Art and Craft Fair
- Movie Night in the Park
- School Spirit Fundraiser
- Community Talent Show
- Online Cooking Class
- Livestream Concert
- Gaming Marathon
- Facebook Fundraising
- Digital Trivia Night
- Milestone Birthday Party
- Wedding Charity Registry
- Seasonal Holiday Party
- Annual Office Party
- Retirement and Legacy Party
- Offer Matching Challenges
- Share Sponsorship Options
- Setup a Donation Station
- Include an Opportunity Drawing
- Invite Gifts in Honor
When you fundraise in honor, memory or celebration of a loved one, you join a community advancing cancer cures and compassionate care. Tribute events turn moments of remembrance into action—bringing hope to patients and families when it's needed most.
From City of Hope's grassroots beginnings over a century ago to our role as a world-class cancer institution, fundraising powers our impact.
When you fundraise for City of Hope, you join a community with a long history of advancing cures and providing care and compassion to patients and their families. Our community steps in and offers support the minute someone hears the words, "you have cancer."
Together, we provide hope.
Be Bold
Fundraising Stories
Get inspired by the incredible fundraising efforts of others. You're not alone in your journey to help conquer cancer and diabetes.
Think Big
Large-Scale Fundraising Events
These are formally planned, community-focused events that might require permits, volunteer management and extensive organization. City of Hope offers case-by-case prior approval and tiered support following financial and promotional guidelines, based on the size of the fundraising goals.
Have a question? Start here.
Getting Started
Yes. Our process is a simple self-service set up for most events, and only takes a few minutes to launch. But, if you ever need help, please email [email protected].
No, there is no minimum requirement. You can get started with a goal amount that feels comfortable to you; whether it’s $100 or $100,000, every gift makes a difference for our patients and research.
- Reach your inner circle: The most effective approach is to directly email, text or call your family, friends, and colleagues.
- Share your gratitude: Send personal thank-you messages and highlight supporters’ generosity on social media.
- Amplify your message on social media: Share the link to your page on your favorite social platforms with a focused story. Keep your "why" short, engaging and powerful.
- Tag us: Use #CityofHope and tag @cityofhope to join the conversation and amplify your campaign.
Every donation your page receives funds critical patient care, research, and education, which help advance the future of medicine. You can share stories from our Stories of Hope Blog to show the direct, positive effect of your fundraising efforts.
Collecting Donations
There are a variety of easy and accessible ways your supporters can donate.
Online donations: give via credit card or use digital wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay. All donations are processed automatically on the platform and sent directly to City of Hope.
Matching gifts, stock, or DAFs: explore employer matching gifts, stock transfers, or donor-advised funds. Contact [email protected] for guidance.
Check donations: please have donors make checks payable to City of Hope and include your fundraiser name in the memo line. If a check is made out to you personally, endorse it, and note it’s for your fundraiser. Checks can be mailed to:
City of Hope
Attn: Office of Philanthropy (Name of Your Event)
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Yes. Matching gift programs are an excellent way to increase a fundraiser's impact. Many employers offer a match for charitable donations. We recommend encouraging donors to check with their company's HR department or use our matching gifts verification tool to see if they qualify.
Financial Information and Transparency
Yes. When you create your fundraiser, you can choose whether your funds go to areas such as cancer research, a specific disease type, patient care programs, or to the area of greatest need.
City of Hope is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (EIN: 95-3435919) and monetary donations are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.
Donors who give through a personal fundraising page will receive an email confirmation with a tax receipt.
Yes. All online donors will receive an email confirmation that includes a PDF receipt. The receipt will include their donation details, such as the date and amount donated.
For additional information regarding tax receipts, please contact [email protected]
Support and Troubleshooting
If donors have selected the option to give anonymously or to hide their donation amount, a placeholder will be shown instead. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] for help.
While we’re grateful for your support, we cannot send representatives or volunteers to most community fundraisers due to the high volume of events. We can provide robust virtual support, promotional materials and impact content to help your fundraiser succeed.