HOW TO HELP: WAYS TO FUNDRAISE
Fundraising isn’t just about asking for donations; it’s about creating experiences, building a community and making a meaningful difference. By fundraising for Rays of Hope, you are joining a community of fundraisers who are committed to ensuring that the search for a cure continues at the Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research and funding can extend the impact of local breast cancer programs, services and community initiatives. The possibilities are endless for the ways you can raise funds and meet your fundraising goal. Keep reading to see how you can add excitement to every donation!
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REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL WALK & RUN TOWARD THE CURE OF BREAST CANCER
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Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3!1. Select whether you'd like to join as an individual or as part of a team   The Walk & Run Toward the Cure steps off from Temple Beth El- Springfield and follows a 2-mile and 5-mile scenic route through Springfield's Forest Park and surrounding neighborhoods. VISIT OUR EVENT INFORMATION PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAY |
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HOST A FUNDRAISING EVENT TO BENEFIT RAYS OF HOPE
Whether big or small, every fundraising effort makes a difference! We invite you to host your own event to benefit Rays of Hope. Hosting a fundraiser is a powerful and fun way to raise critical funds that directly benefit survivors in our communities and help advance breast cancer research. By organizing an event on our behalf, you're not only increasing donations, but also raising awareness about the resources Rays of Hope provides survivors. Fundraisers, like you, create a sense of community and inspire others to get involved, increasing our reach and impact beyond what we could do alone. With your help, we can continue to provide hope, healing, and resources to those who need it most.
To get started, visit our 'How to Host a Fundraiser' page and fill out the 'Fundraiser Interest Form' to tell us about your event. Once you complete the form, a member of our team will reach out with the next steps in making your fundraiser happen!
Here are a few ideas for your next fundraiser:
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DOUBLE YOUR DONATION WITH MATCHING GIFTS
Did you know many employers have a matching gift program? This means your donation to Rays of Hope will be doubled by your company as long as you notify them of the gift. Capitalize on this employee benefit by following the steps below.
If you are participating in the Rays of Hope Walk & Run Toward the Cure, don't forget to ask your donors if their employer has a matching gift program, too!
| 1. Reach out to your Human Resource Department to see if your company has a matching gift benefit. Be sure to ask for the program guidelines and forms, including if there is a time period for which a matching request must be made and if there are different requirements for online vs. check donations. 2. Make a donation to Rays of Hope.  3. Complete your company's matching gift request form and follow their guidelines for the submission process. 4. Remember to ask if your company will match a spouse or retiree donation, too! 5. Mail or E-Mail your completed matching gift request form to the Baystate Health Foundation so we know to expect the doubled donation. Baystate Health Foundation EMAIL: bhf@baystatehealth.org |
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*PLEASE NOTE: Rays of Hope is an official fundraising event of the Baystate Health Foundation. All gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law,
under the Baystate Health Foundation's 501(c)3 Tax ID 04-3549011.
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HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES
CONTACT USCALL US! (413) 794-8001 Donation checks can be made payable to Baystate Health Foundation |
How to Raise $1,000 in 10 Days! |
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