Have you considered starting a fundraiser to fund innovative research into low-grade serous ovarian cancer?
Here are five easy ideas to get you started!
Celebrate an existing event
For example: your birthday, an anniversary, a wedding, even a dinner with friends. Ask for people to donate to the LGSOC Initiative instead of giving gifts.
Hold a virtual event
You don’t need to organise anything at all! It could be a virtual meal, trip or adventure.
For example: “I thought about organising a group fundraising trip to climb Mt Everest. We could spend the next six months learning how to climb mountains, travel to Nepal and hire a guide. But instead, I found this beautiful photo. So you can look at Mt Everest without the risk of frostbite. I’ve just saved us from getting altitude sickness. In return will you donate to this great cause?” Follow it up with a personal email to a group of friends.
Turn your passions into a fundraiser
Do you climb mountains, run half marathons, or go for long bike rides? Maybe you want an excuse to walk your dog every day or give up chocolate or alcohol for a while. Ask people to donate in support of you.
Lead by example
For example “Help me fund life-saving research. I’m donating two hours of my salary monthly. That’s two hours of life-saving research every month that wouldn’t be done without me. Will you join me in donating some of your salary to help thousands of women with low-grade serous ovarian cancer?”
Highlight an important date
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (February in Australia and NZ and September in the rest of the world)
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month is in September in Australia and NZ.
World Cancer Day is February the 4th
World Ovarian Cancer Day is May 8th
You also have New Year, Christmas, and even Speak Like a Pirate Day (although Stand Up To Cancer Day is the day before). You can find a list of days here. You can pick any day, and make it relevant.
For example “This Children’s Day help me raise $_ for life-saving research. Low-grade serous ovarian cancer disproportionately affects young women. Your donation will give mums the best chance of seeing their children grow up. Help me make a difference by donating today.”
What are you waiting for? Start a fundraiser today!
