Breast Cancer Memorial Ideas

According to BreastCancer.org, 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their life. Since early detection is a significant factor in fighting this disease, making more women aware of this disease and its early warning signs is important. That is why October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness month.

If someone special in your life is currently fighting or has fought breast cancer, perhaps you would like to honor or memorialize her and also build awareness of the disease. Here are five unique breast cancer fundraiser ideas that can help you do just that.

Why not work with a local or online printer and have T-shirts printed with the name of a loved one who is fighting or has fought breast cancer? Make sure you choose pink for the biggest impact.

A memorial brick is an excellent way to honor a victim or a fighter! You can have the brick engraved with a name and other information to create a long-lasting piece that people can view for years to come.

Get online and check out what events are happening, like a walkathon for breast cancer research. If you get to choose a team name, make sure you honor someone special to you. If you cannot find much going on in your community, brainstorm memorial fundraising ideas and start something yourself! Whether you host a 5k fun run, wash cars, or sell baked goods, you will build awareness as you earn money for a worthy cause.

Pink is the official breast cancer awareness color. Wearing pink for a special occasion can be an awesome way to pay tribute to someone special. Keep your eyes open in October and you’ll see sports teams and other groups that often host a “pink day” to boost awareness too.

Everyone enjoys a sweet treat and helping others. Why not blend the two with a bake sale? Have the proceeds go towards research, breast cancer treatment, or breast cancer survivors and their family members.

While not a choice for everyone, those who are into ink may want to honor someone special with a tattoo. Whether you choose a pink ribbon with the name of someone you love or another design, you are creating a tribute that will quite literally last a lifetime. If you prefer something less permanent, consider a henna art design that will look great for a few weeks.

If you want to turn tattoos into a fundraiser, consider partnering with a local studio. They may be willing, for a short amount of time, to ink participants with pink ribbons and put some of the profit towards research or helping survivors.

A 50/50 raffle is an easy way to raise funds. Simply sell tickets and announce winners. You may also be surprised by others’ generosity: many winners give their winnings back to good causes.

Show support to cancer patients with a haircut party! The idea is simple: everyone who participates shaves their head in support of the person living with breast cancer. You can make the event free while accepting donations or charge a small fee.

What better way to raise spirits and funds than with a karaoke night? This fundraising campaign is high reward and high fun alike! Simply charge an admission fee and let people sing to their hearts’ content. If you want to spread the joy, you could consider livestreaming the event on social media and accepting online donations.

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As you can see, giving tribute to a loved one who has fought breast cancer does not have to be difficult. These simple breast cancer fundraiser ideas can help you appreciate a cancer fighter and can make a big impact on everyone who sees them in action.

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