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Your passion fuels our mission
When you organize your own fundraiser, you can support what matters to you most by doing what you love. Whether it’s organizing social events or playing your favorite sport, there are countless ways to get involved and make a difference. Our community fundraising program is driven by the passion and generosity of individuals, families, and companies that raise critical funds for compassionate patient care and groundbreaking research at our hospital.
Since 2008, community-led fundraising has raised more than $12.5 million to fuel care and discovery. Your creativity and commitment can help accelerate the next lifesaving breakthrough. Put your passion into action—get involved today.
We host Pedaling for Preemies [bike race fundraiser] to support the NICU in honor of our son, Noah. We love to celebrate his journey and support this great cause!”
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When you start your own fundraiser, you can raise funds for the area of the hospital that is most meaningful to you.
Our community fundraising organizers host events to honor those they love and cure the diseases that impact their lives. They support compassionate caregivers who leave a lasting impression and further life-changing research in the fields of medicine that influence their day to day.
Everyone in our community has a personal connection that drives them to get involved. What’s yours?
Own your impact
Getting involved looks different for everyone. We have several fundraising options to choose from to help you hit your goal.
Host an event
Support what matters to you most by doing what you love. Whether you’re a cyclist, golfer, runner, or artist, you can turn your passion into purpose by organizing a fundraising event.
Celebrate a milestone
Anniversaries, weddings, and other milestone celebrations are an opportunity to support the cause most meaningful to you. Family and friends can give philanthropic gifts in lieu of traditional presents.
Throw a party with purpose
Our Parties with Purpose program is a meaningful and fun way to honor your child's special day while giving back. Invite family and friends to give gifts supporting our most vulnerable patients.
The sky’s the limit
From kite flying to cycling, our community has done it all. Take a look at these past fundraisers for more inspiration.
Not ready to start your own fundraiser? You can support an existing one instead!
Frequently Asked Questions
We are here to help! If you don’t see your question answered below, please contact us at communityevents@bwh.harvard.edu.
Who will help me manage my fundraising event?
While you will be responsible for planning and managing your event, our events team is here to provide guidance and access to our online Community Events toolbox. It contains a wealth of helpful information to help make your event a success, including sample communications, community fundraising logos, tips for organizing your fundraiser, instructions for setting up your online fundraising page, how to leverage social media, and much more. We also recommend forming a committee of friends, family, and colleagues to assist with planning.
Will the hospital cover my expenses?
Event organizers are responsible for covering all expenses related to their fundraising activities. However, expenses may be deducted from the total funds raised before submitting the net proceeds to the hospital. We’re also happy to help brainstorm creative ways to reduce costs, including securing in-kind donations or sponsorships to support your efforts.
Can I use your tax-exempt number for purchases?
While we’re not able to authorize the use of our tax-exempt number for community fundraisers to make purchases, we’re happy to support your efforts in other ways. If a business is donating goods and requests our tax-exempt number to verify our hospital’s tax status or for their own records, we’re glad to provide it directly upon request.
Will you provide a list of donors or help me find corporate sponsors?
To respect privacy and confidentiality, we are not able to share mailing lists of donors, physicians, staff, or vendors. While we are unable to solicit corporate sponsors directly, we’re happy to share best practices and guidance to support your sponsorship outreach efforts.
How do I get started?
Contact our team at communityevents@bwh.harvard.edu. We are here to support you every step of the way! We will help you set up your fundraising page, provide you with a toolbox, and answer any other questions you have. Our team is ready to help you make your fundraiser a success.
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More Ways to Get Involved
Golf for a Cause
Advance life-giving breakthroughs and world-class care just by hitting the links. Participate in one of our annual golf tournaments or organize your own.
Create a Giving Page in Honor of a Loved One
Invite family, friends, co-workers, and others to join you in raising funds to honor a loved one.
Make a Tribute or Memorial Gift
Honor a family member or friend, remember a loved one, or thank a dedicated caregiver by making a gift.