Please review the important FAQs below
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!
1. Decide what type of fundraiser or event you will host and if it will be a team or just you. Please read our rules and guidelines for hosting a Personal Fundraiser.
2. Register your fundraiser.
3. Update your participant center with your event details, and fundraising goal, share your “why” for raising money for the American Diabetes Association, and invite others to 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:
If you have further questions, please contact an American Diabetes Association staff member.
We're very grateful for your efforts to support the American Diabetes Association in the fight to end diabetes. If you have questions about starting a fundraiser or need assistance with the website or fundraising tools, please send us a message via our Contact Us form.