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 GoalStarted Location Minimum Aids/Lifecycle 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 1994 as California Aids Ride - changed to Aids/Lifecycle in 2002 San Francisco to Los Angeles - 545 miles - 1 week. $3,000 per person to participateVegas In 24 Raises funds for low-income, uninsured and underinsured women in need of breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment April 2016 Los Angeles to Las Vegas - 365 Miles - 1 Day NoneLondon to Brighton Bike RideFundraising for British Heart Foundation1980 (for BHF)LondonNonePelotoniaCancer Research at James Cancer Hospital2008Columbus and central Ohio$1200Illini 4000 for CancerFundraiser for cancer research and patient support services2006University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign$3500Ride for HeartHeart and stroke research1987TorontoNoneRide for the CureCuring breast cancer2006 2010Paepcke Park, Aspen, Colorado Ann Arbor, Michigan$500 $500Sydney Body Art Ridefunding children's cancer research?Sydney, Australiaall participants donate $2Volvo Best Buddies Challengeenhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities?Boston and Northern California, United States?Ride For A CauseAIDS and breast cancer2006International: Galway, Ireland; Marche Italy; Catalonia, Spain; other locations.Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 with 100% going to the charities.Norwood Challenge International Bike RideHelping mentally and physically disabled people, underprivileged children and their families1992International: Israel, Rajasthan India, Cape Town South Africa, Cambodia-Vietnam, Trans-America, Cuba, othersParticipants 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 othersColomba Chemo ClassicCharity bike ride in aid of Cancer Research UK2009Richmond, North Yorkshire£15 entry feeALS TDI Tri-State TrekThe ride to End ALS6/27-6/29 2014Newton, MA to Greenwich, CT$185 Reg / $1800 FundraisingLondon BikeathonCharity bike ride dedicated to blood cancer research1997London, England£25 for 26 mile route, £50 for 100 mile routeCloser to FreeRide to raise money for cancer research at Yale New Haven Hospital?New Haven, CT$100 Child, $200 Adult

Climbs NameGoalStartedLocationMinimumClimb to Fight Breast CancerSupport breast cancer research and to increase awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.199712 mountains: Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Iztaccihuatl, Pico de Orizaba, Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, Mount Shasta, Mount St. Helens, and Everest Base Camp.$200 or $500 registration fee depending on peak climbed. Minimum fund raising amount $3,000

Runs Note that all runs allow jogging and walking.

NameGoalStartedLocationMinimumEntertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk For Womento raise awareness and fund women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs1993Los Angeles, California and New York, New York$25 registration feeFather's Day Run/WalkSupport research to fight prostate cancer?Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, TorontoNoneMiles for Men (men only)Raise funds for cancer charities2012United KingdomNoneRace for Life (women only)cancer research?United Kingdom?Race for the Curecuring breast cancer1983125 locations across the United States and three international races The Susan G. Komen Race for the Curesome locations charge entry feesRun for Moore (men only)fight bowel cancer?United Kingdom?Run for the CureSupport research to fight breast cancer199253 communities across Canada (2007)NoneRoparunhelping people with Cancer1992Between Paris and Rotterdam?Team in TrainingLeukemia & Lymphoma Society???Train to End Strokeending strokes??minimums vary by locationWorld AIDS Marathon World AIDS Marathonhelping people with AIDS20042004: Kenya; 2005: Gainesville, Florida; 2006: multiple locationsentry fee

Race for the Cure, Team Heather (2003-Current)

Walks NameGoalStartedLocationMinimumAIDS Walkfight AIDS198775+ locations across the United Statesno minimum; "Star Walkers" are participants who pledge to raise $1,000+Avon Walk for Breast CancerCuring breast cancer20039 cities: Houston, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Rocky Mountains, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Charlotteparticipants are required to raise a minimum of $1,800Be The Match Walk+RunRaising funds to help patients with blood cancersUnknown13 cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbus, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Long Beach, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Richmond, San Jose, St. Louis, and TampaEntry fees apply (varies by age and day of registration)FAQ - Be the Match Walk+Run Official Website (accessed January 27, 2013)Glam-A-THON Curing breast cancer20031 city: Ft. LauderdaleKiss Breast Cancer Goodbye GLAM-A_THONShineShine is a night-time walking marathon which uses light as a symbol of hope and progress in the fight against cancer.2010Glasgow, Manchester and London (2011)Entry feeLight The Night Walkcure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma???MDA Muscle Walkawareness, support and research for curing muscular dystrophy2010multiple locations across the United StatesNo minimum, though donations are recommended.March for Babies (formerly WalkAmerica)prevent premature births19701,100 the United Statesno minimumMemory Walk awareness, support and research for curing Alzheimer's diseaseMemory Walk is an event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research.no minimum to participate MS Challenge Walkcuring multiple sclerosis2002multiple locations across the United Statesparticipants are required to raise a minimum of $1,500National Kidney Foundation's Kidney WalkNational Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walkraise funds to fight kidney disease nationwide2008multiple locations across the United Statesno minimumRelay For Liferaise awareness and funds for cancer19864,800+ locations across the United Statesno minimum; there is a $10 registration feeStep Out: Walk to Fight DiabetesFund diabetes research1990200+ locations across the United Statesno minimumSusan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cureraise awareness and funds for breast cancer200314 locations across the United States (2008)walk participants are required to raise $2,200; crew members register for $90; volunteers participate freeWeekend to End Breast CancerCuring Breast Cancer2003Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipegparticipants are required to raise a minimum of $2,000Walk For A CauseFighting AIDS and Breast Cancer2006International: Galway, Ireland; Marche Italy; Catalonia, Spain; other locations.Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 with 100% going to the charities.Walk For WishesBringing wishes to kids with life-threatening illnesses.2000smultiple locations across the United States.ADULTS: $15. KIDS: $10. WISHKIDS and VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: Free Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $100.Walk For PKDRaise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease200150+ locations across the US, starting in Septemberno minimum, no registration feeNational Psoriasis Walk for Awarenessgenerate awareness about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis20078 locations across the United States and a "Virtual Walk"participants are asked to raise $100; there is a $25 registration feeWalk to End MSraise awareness, generate funds for the national research program and find a cure for multiple sclerosis199124 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 TrainingLeukemia & Lymphoma Society???The Kidney Foundation of Canada's Give the Gift of Life WalkGenerate awareness about, and raise funds for, kidney disease and organ and tissue donation2006Grassroots initiative with over 30 walk locations across Ontario during the month of SeptemberNo minimum fee

Poker Tournament NameGoalStartedLocationMinimumChance for LifePediatric Cancer Research2004Washington D.C.Spectator $125

Dance fitness NameGoalStartedLocationMinimumZUMBATHONvarious: (breast cancer, earthquake relief, Croh's and colitis)2010various US citiestypically $10–$20

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