List of health related charity fundraisers

This list of health related charity fundraisers includes events designed to raise funds to fight disease and improve health.

Bike rides

Name Aids/Lifecycle	goal Support Raise funds for San Francisco Aids Foundation and Jeffery Goodman Clinic of Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center to support those who do not have health insurance	started 1984 as California Aids Ride - changed to Aids/Lifecycle in 2002	location San Francisco to Los Angeles - 545 miles - 1 week.	minimum $3,000 per person to participate
London to Brighton Bike Ride London to Brighton events The route along the A23 from London to Brighton in south-east England is popular for races, tours, charity rides and rallies...	Fundraising for British Heart Foundation British Heart Foundation The British Heart Foundation is a charity organisation in Britain that funds research, education, care and awareness campaigns aimed to prevent heart diseases in humans.-Foundation:...	1980 (for BHF)	London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...	None
Ride for Heart Ride for Heart The Ride for Heart is a charity bicycle ride organized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and sponsored by Becel brand margarine.The Ride takes place on Toronto's Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway, major six-lane highways leading into the downtown core on the eastern and...	Heart and stroke research	1987	Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...	None
Ride for the Cure	Curing breast cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...	2006	Paepcke Park, Aspen, Colorado	$500
Sydney Body Art Ride Sydney Body Art Ride The Sydney Body Art Ride is a community-driven art event which raises funds for children's cancer research while promoting healthy sustainable living. It is held annually in the middle of February in Sydney, Australia...	funding children's cancer research Cancer research Cancer research is basic research into cancer in order to identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatments and cure....	?	Sydney, Australia	all participants donate $2
Volvo Best Buddies Challenge	enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities	?	Boston and Northern California, United States	?
Ride For A Cause	AIDS and breast cancer	2006	International: Galway Galway Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the... , Ireland; Marche Marche The population density in the region is below the national average. In 2008, it was 161.5 inhabitants per km2, compared to the national figure of 198.8. It is highest in the province of Ancona , and lowest in the province of Macerata... Italy; Catalunia Spain, other locations.	Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 with 100% going to the charities.
Norwood Challenge International Bike Ride	Helping mentally and physically disabled people, underprivileged children and their families	1992	International: Israel, Rajasthan Rajasthan Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with... India, Cape Town Cape Town Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality... South Africa, Cambodia-Vietnam, Trans-America, Cuba, others	Participants are required to pay an entry fee of £450 and then raise a minimum of £2500 for the Israel bike ride or £2750 for the others
Colomba Chemo Classic	Charity bike ride in aid of Cancer Research UK	2009	Richmond, North Yorkshire	£15 entry fee

Climbs

Name	Goal	Started	Location	Minimum
Climb to Fight Breast Cancer	Support breast cancer research and to increase awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.	1997	10 mountains: Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Iztaccihuatl Iztaccíhuatl Iztaccíhuatl , is the third highest mountain in Mexico, after the Pico de Orizaba, , and Popocatépetl, . Its name is Nahuatl for "White woman".... , Pico de Orizaba Pico de Orizaba The Pico de Orizaba, or Citlaltépetl , is a stratovolcano, the highest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America. It rises above sea level in the eastern end of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, on the border between the states of Veracruz and Puebla... , Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Baker, Mt. Shasta.	$200 or $500 registration fee depending on peak climbed. Minimum fund raising amount $3,000

Golf tournaments

Name	Goal	Started	Location	Minimum
Pro AV Golf Tournament	Support the Friends of Music Therapy Endowment Fund	2007	Toronto, Ontario	$145 for golfers, $45 for non-golfers

Internet

Name	Goal	Started	Location	Minimum
AIDS/HIV Services Group(ASG) and UVA WORLD AIDS Day Testing FOR HIV	Test people for HIV and educate about awareness	November 30th 2010	University of Virginia dining conference room at the hospital Charlottesville VA	last year tested 110 people

Runs

Note that all runs allow jogging and walking.

Name	goal	started	location	minimum
Father's Day Run/Walk	Support research to fight prostate cancer Prostate cancer Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers. The cancer cells may metastasize from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly...	?	Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... , Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census... , Halifax, Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...	None
Run for the Cure	Support research to fight breast cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...	1992	53 communities across Canada (2007)	None
Run for Moore Run for Moore Run for Moore was a UK-wide series of men-only fundraising events in aid of The Bobby Moore Fund at UK charity Cancer Research UK. Although participation is limited to men, women can get involved by volunteering and marshalling at the event... (men only)	fight bowel cancer	?	United Kingdom	?
Race for Life Race for Life Race for Life is a series of fundraising events organised by the British charity, Cancer Research UK. They involve running, jogging or walking a 5-kilometre course and raising sponsorship for doing so. The money raised is donated to the charity to fund cancer research and campaigns... (women only)	cancer research Cancer research Cancer research is basic research into cancer in order to identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatments and cure....	?	United Kingdom	?
Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk For Women	to raise awareness and fund women's cancer Cancer Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the... s research, counseling and outreach programs	1993	Los Angeles, California and New York, New York	$25 registration fee
Race for the Cure	curing breast cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...	1983	125 locations across the United States and three international races	some locations charge entry fees
World AIDS Marathonhttp://www.worldaidsmarathon.com/	helping people with AIDS AIDS Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...	2004	2004: Kenya; 2005: Gainesville, Florida; 2006: multiple locations	entry fee
Train to End Stroke Train to End Stroke Train To End Stroke is an endurance training and fund-raising program, benefiting the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, in which participants train to run or walk a full or half marathon in an exciting location....	ending stroke Stroke A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage... s	?	?	minimums vary by location
Team in Training Team in Training Team in Training, also known by the acronym TNT, is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's endurance sports training program. The program provides training for a half marathon, marathon, triathlon, century bike ride, or a cross-country ski marathon...	Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , founded in 1949, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of...	?	?	?
Roparun Roparun The Roparun is a non-stop relay run between Rotterdam and Paris. The race has been organised annually from 1992, over a distance of 530 kilometres....	helping people with Cancer Cancer Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...	1992	Between Paris Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... and Rotterdam Rotterdam Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...	?

Walks

Name	Goal	Started	Location	Minimum
AIDS Walk AIDS Walk AIDS Walk is a walkathon fundraiser that raises money to combat the AIDS epidemic. The funds raised from AIDS Walks usually benefit a local AIDS service organization , which provide services and advocacy for local community residents who are infected with HIV...	fight AIDS	1987	75+ locations across the United States	no mimimum; "Star Walkers" are participants who pledge to raise $1,000+
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer	Curing breast cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...	2003	9 cities: Houston, Washington DC, Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... , Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... , Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the southwestern United States... , San Francisco, Los Angeles Los Ángeles Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants... , New York New York New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east... , Charlotte CHARLOTTE - CHARLOTTE :CHARLOTTE is an American blues-based hard rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1986. Currently, they are signed to indie label, Eonian Records, under which they released their debut cd, Medusa Groove, in 2010. Notable Charlotte songs include 'Siren', 'Little Devils',...	participants are required to raise a minimum of $1,800
Breast Cancer 3-Day	raise awareness and funds for breast cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...	2003	14 locations across the United States (2008)	walk participants are required to raise $2,200; crew members register for $90; volunteers participate free
Shine Shine (fundraising event) Shine is Cancer Research UK's night-time walking marathon which uses light as a symbol of hope and the progress being made in the fight against cancer...	Shine is a night-time walking marathon which uses light as a symbol of hope and progress in the fight against cancer Cancer Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the... .	2010	Glasgow, Manchester and London (2011)	Entry fee
Light The Night Walk Light The Night Walk Light the Night Walk is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's walk to build awareness of blood cancers as well as raise money for research and support of patients and their families. It is held in over 200 communities in North America each fall as well as in Australia.Walkers carry illuminated balloons...	cure leukemia Leukemia Leukemia or leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases... , lymphoma Lymphoma Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. Typically, lymphomas present as a solid tumor of lymphoid cells. Treatment might involve chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation, and can be curable depending on the histology, type, and stage... , Hodgkin's disease and myeloma	?	?	?
March for Babies March for Babies The March of Dimes's March for Babies, formerly WalkAmerica, began in 1970 as the first charitable walking event in the United States. The name was changed after the 2007 event.... (formerly WalkAmerica)	prevent premature birth Premature birth In humans preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age. The cause for preterm birth is in many situations elusive and unknown; many factors appear to be associated with the development of preterm birth, making the reduction of preterm birth a challenging... s	1970	1,100 the United States	no minimum
Memory Walkhttp://www.alz.org/memorywalk/overview.asp	awareness, support and research for curing Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death...		Memory Walk is an event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.	no minimum to participate
MS Challenge Walk MS Challenge Walk The MS Challenge Walk is a walk-a-thon to raise money for multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. Multiple Challenge Walks are held throughout the year across the United States. Each walk is two to three days, from 30 to 50 miles, depending on the...	curing multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...	2002	multiple locations across the United States	participants are required to raise a minimum of $1,500
Relay For Life Relay For Life Relay For Life is the main volunteer-driven cancer fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Originating in the United States, the Relay For Life event has spread to 21 countries. Relay events are held in local communities, campus universities, military bases, and in cyberspace...	raise awareness and funds for cancer Cancer Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...	1986	4,800+ locations across the United States	no minimum; there is a $10 registration fee
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes	Fund diabetes research	1990	200+ locations across the United States	no minimum
Weekend to End Breast Cancer	Curing Breast Cancer Breast cancer Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...	2003	Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies... , Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census... , Montreal Montreal Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America... , Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario... , Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... , Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... , Winnipeg Winnipeg Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...	participants are required to raise a minimum of $2,000
Walk For A Cause	Fighting AIDS and Breast Cancer	2006	International: Galway Galway Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the... , Ireland; Marche Marche The population density in the region is below the national average. In 2008, it was 161.5 inhabitants per km2, compared to the national figure of 198.8. It is highest in the province of Ancona , and lowest in the province of Macerata... Italy; Catalunia Spain, other locations.	Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 with 100% going to the charities.
Walk For PKD	Raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease	2001	50+ locations across the US, starting in September	no minimum, no registration fee
National Psoriasis Walk for Awareness	generate awareness about psoriasis Psoriasis Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as a pathogen, and sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. However, psoriasis has been linked to an increased risk of... and psoriatic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, will develop in up to 30 percent of people who have the chronic skin condition psoriasis...	2007	8 locations across the United States and a "Virtual Walk"	participants are asked to raise $100; there is a $25 registration fee
Walk to End MS	raise awareness, generate funds for the national research program and find a cure for multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...	1991	24 locations in British Columbia & the Yukon, 12 locations in Alberta, 16 locations in Saskatchewan, 10 locations in Manitoba, 58 locations in Ontario, 22 locations in Quebec, 13 locations in Atlantic Canada	?
Team in Training Team in Training Team in Training, also known by the acronym TNT, is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's endurance sports training program. The program provides training for a half marathon, marathon, triathlon, century bike ride, or a cross-country ski marathon...	Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , founded in 1949, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of...	?	?	?
The Kidney Foundation of Canada's Give the Gift of Life Walk	Generate awareness about, and raise funds for, Kidney disease and Organ & tissue donation	2006	Grassroots initiative with over 30 walk locations across Ontario during the month of September	No minimum fee

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