Get Started by Creating Your Own Fundraiser - Your Way!

Fundraise for the American Diabetes Association by creating your unique fundraiser.  The sky’s the limit with your creativity – here are a few suggestions:   

• Mark a special occasion like a diaversary, birthday, or anniversary. 
• Bring together your corporate group to make a difference. 
• Trivia or Game Night 
• Host a product party with the proceeds benefiting the ADA 
• Bake sale or yard sale 
• Dinner party or tea party 
• Knit, sew or craft 

Or You Can Set Up a Choose Your Move Fundraiser

Fundraise for the American Diabetes Association by creating an event that can be anything from a walk or bike ride, fitness class, givebacks, sports tournaments, golf events, and more.  You choose the move!   

• School Walks – get your students and faculty active by hosting a fundraiser at your school 
• Community Walks / Bike Rides – whether walking, riding, or hiking, plan a fun and safe route 
• Sports Tournaments – golf, basketball, soccer, bowling, and more!  Host a tournament for your favorite sport. 
• Gym/studio – Team up with your favorite exercise class and partner with the studio to donate the class fees to your fundraiser.  

These fundraising events are held in your community or within your organization.  Note: If you’re raising funds by participating in an organized race or athletic event you have signed up for and are not creating a team, you may want to consider setting up a Personal Athletic Fundraiser  Either way – you will be getting active and raising money for the American Diabetes Association! 

Fundraise for the American Diabetes Association by participating in a 10K, Marathon, Triathlon or other organized athletic event.  Let your friends and family know you are participating and ask for support through donations. 

If you are creating an athletic event and will be a Team Captain recruiting others to join you – please register for a Choose Your Move fundraiser  

1. Decide on the type of fundraiser you will participate in. 
2. Register your fundraiser by providing some basic information, including your Campaign Name. 
3. Update your participant center with your fundraiser details and fundraising goal, share your “why” for raising money for the American Diabetes Association, and invite others to donate or join you.  

• Please download and review our Participant Guide
• Helpful hints on using the Donor Drive platform
• Where does the money go?  

You may use the name of the American Diabetes Association. You are not permitted to use any of the American Diabetes Association logos or other trademarks. Please read our rules and guidelines for hosting a Personal Fundraiser

Please review the American Diabetes Association Personal Fundraising Guidelines

No, there is neither a registration fee nor a fundraising minimum.  Each fundraiser has a specific suggested fundraising goal to help guide you.  On average, fundraisers for the American Diabetes Association raise $1,000.  You can change your goal as your campaign progresses. 

Where is my local Association office? 

The American Diabetes Association has offices throughout the United States. To find your local office, click here or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). 

How do I learn more about the American Diabetes Association? 

Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Visit the American Diabetes Association online at www.diabetes.org or take a look at the initiatives your fundraising supports: 

ADA Programs  

ADA Advocacy Efforts 

ADA Funded Research Studies 

If you have further questions, please contact an American Diabetes Association staff member.