Plan Your Own Event
Make a Powerful Impact
Research is vital. Huntsman Cancer Institute has always set itself apart by championing scientists with groundbreaking ideas that lead to lifesaving discoveries. The research happening today brings hope for a brighter, healthier tomorrow.
You can be a beacon of that hope. By fundraising for Huntsman Cancer Institute, you let patients know they’re not alone. You show them that people—sometimes complete strangers—care deeply about their well-being and are committed to making their lives better.
How Can You Help?
Transform personal milestones into meaningful support. Encourage donations to Huntsman Cancer Foundation for your birthday, wedding, athletic event, milestone, or in memory of a loved one. Each personalized fundraising page supports lifesaving research.
Plan an event—organize a neighborhood 5K or host a lemonade stand. Own a business? Donate a percentage of your sales for a day, week, or month.
General Guidelines
- Contact the HCF office at least 90 days before the event.
- HCF must approve all uses of logo and name in advance of any printing.
- All donors should make checks payable to Huntsman Cancer Foundation.
- HCF will provide counsel, letterhead, and use of logo/name only after event consultation and approval.
- HCF cannot provide public relations support, staff support, “seed money” or financial support, or access to any mailing lists.
- HCF cannot support fundraising for an individual's medical bills.
- HCF reserves the right to refuse any event at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your fundraiser can be as ambitious (or modest) as you like. We want you to be successful and enjoy the experience.
Fundraising Guides
- Event-Planning Guide: Read our expert ideas for all sorts of fundraisers—email-a-thons, dinners, concerts, races, tournaments, and more.
- Community Partnerships Fundraising Campaign Guide: Read general information on fundraiser planning, understand HCF's financial and promotional policies, and complete our Community Partner Agreement form.
At the end of the day, fundraising isn’t just about money. It’s about connecting with others and showing them how to support worthy causes you believe in.
Before attempting to design and execute an event idea on your own, please read the general guidelines above and contact Director of Events Jen Murano.
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HCF can provide the following
- Letter on official HCF letterhead, including tax-exempt information, for the sponsoring organization to use in its fundraising and sponsor recruitment efforts
- Advice for volunteers and event organizers regarding fundraising, public relations, marketing, and other important event-planning topics
- Information regarding current research at Huntsman Cancer Institute (possibly specific to a certain type of cancer such as colon cancer or leukemia) for distribution at the event or for public relations efforts conducted by the sponsoring organization
- Use of the Huntsman Cancer Institute logo. Before printing, HCF must review and approve all event and promotional materials with logo and/or name.
What HCF may provide
- An HCF representative to participate in a check presentation at the event
- A Huntsman Cancer Institute representative to set up a booth or table at the event to answer basic cancer questions
- A letter of thanks to event donors
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If you are interested in organizing your own fundraising event, you must sign and submit the agreement in our Community Partnerships Fundraising Campaign Guide.
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If you own or run a business and your idea involves a charitable sales promotion, such as donating a dollar amount for goods or services, you must sign and submit the agreement included in our Community Partnerships Fundraising Campaign Guide.
If you have additional questions, please email Director of Events Jen Murano or call her at 801-584-5815.