10 Easy Ways to Raise $100

To start off with, each Relay member should agree to raising AT LEAST $100! This list is a great way to get yourself and your team motivated to raise at least $100. Here are 10 SUPER EASY ways to raise $100!

1. Donate $20 yourself and ask 4 friends for $20 each.

2. Ask 20 friends for $5.00 each.

3. Ask 10 friends for $10.00 each.

4. Send a letter to family and friends, explaining what Relay is and ask for a donation.   Suggestion: Always ask for more than you expect.  Example: If you want $25, ask for $50.  Be sure to include a return by date.

5. Send a letter from your pet to family and friends.  You might also want to send this out to your veterinarian. 

6. Take a walk around your neighborhood.  Knock on doors and ask your neighbors for their support.

7. Arrange a dress down day at work.  Anyone dressing down will have to pay.  Be sure you have a sign that says, “Please excuse our appearance today, we are dressing down to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life”.  You could charge anywhere from $1.00 to $5.00 per person to dress down.   You could arrange these on a weekly or monthly basis.

8. Arrange with the principal of a local school for baseball cap day.  Usually caps are not allowed, however, for $1.00, once a month a student could wear a baseball cap in class.  Be sure to have a sign ready that says, “Caps for a Cure, you will see students today sporting baseball caps as a fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life ”.

9. Hold a can and bottle drive.

10. Sell Relay For Life sun and moons.  Available through your American Cancer Society staff partner.