2026 Survivorship Challenge Fundraiser
40 Years of Survivor Power On Full Display
We are Cancer Nation, 40 years strong and shaping what comes next.
The Survivorship Challenge is how we carry that legacy forward. By raising funds to attend the 2026 Cancer Nation Summit, you are doing more than supporting your own experience. You are strengthening survivor leadership across the country. You are helping ensure that every lawmaker hears directly from the people living with, through, and beyond cancer.
This is how we build power. This is how we demand better care.
Read below for more details on Challenge incentives and how to get started with your fundraising page.
Fundraising Deadline
- The Survivorship Challenge runs through June 15, 2026.
- All funds must be received by end of day Monday, June 15 to qualify for incentives and prizes.
Learn How To Fundraise – Zoom Meeting
Interested in participating in the Survivorship Challenge but not sure where to start?
This informational Zoom session will provide an overview of the fundraising process, share practical tips, and give you the chance to ask questions as you prepare to support Cancer Nation.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Survivorship Challenge Details
Survivorship Challenge Fundraising Incentives
For Top Fundraisers
- Raise $300+ → Receive an exclusive 40th Anniversary Cancer Nation t-shirt.
- Raise $500+ → Receive a t-shirt and special recognition during the Summit as part of our 40th celebration.
- Top Fundraiser → Receive a t-shirt and be honored as the Cancer Nation 40th Anniversary Fundraising Champion.
All funds raised support Cancer Nation’s mission and are non-refundable.
Survivorship Challenge Raffle
This year’s Survivorship Challenge includes exciting raffle prizes to thank participants and add a little extra fun along the way.
How You Earn Entries:
- $150 raised → 1 entry
- $300 raised → 2 entries
- $500 raised → 3 entries
- Each additional $100 → +1 bonus entry
Prizes Include:
- Grand Prize: $50 Uber Gift Card
- Second Prize: $25 REI Gift Card
- Third Prize: Cancer Nation merch bundle
Winners will be drawn in advance and announced at the Summit.
How To Get Started
1. Create Your Fundraising Page
Visit the campaign page and select: “I Want to Fundraise For This” → “Create My Own Page.”
If you participated last year you can log in to your existing account. See the fundraising guide for more detailed instructions.
2. Tell Your Story
Most people give because they care about you.
Tell them:
- Why this work matters to you.
- What better cancer care looks like in your community.
- Why survivor voices belong in the rooms where decisions are made.
Make it personal. Be honest. Be bold.
Ways to Fundraise
- Share your link on social media.
- Email friends and family directly.
- Make a self-donation to get started.
- Ask coworkers, neighbors, and faith communities.
- Host an in-person fundraiser.
Need to collect offline donations? Contact Karen Wilson at kwilson@canceradvocacy.org for an offline pledge form.
Read the Fundraising Guide For More
The Survivorship Challenge Fundraising Guide provides instructions to help you have a successful fundraiser. Instructions include:
- How to successfully set up your fundraising page.
- Tips for crafting compelling fundraising messages and stories.
- Access to 2025 CPAT photos to use on your fundraising page.
- Email and social media templates to help share your fundraiser.
Share Your Fundraiser on Social Media
Social Media Graphic (Made-for-You)
We encourage you to use this graphic when you share your fundraiser on social media.
Customizable Graphic
Want to customize your social media graphic?
Follow these steps:
- Click here to get started on Canva.
- Create a free Canva account.
- Upload a photo of you.
- Drop it into the center frame.
- Download as a PNG or JPG.
- Share on your social media pages.
Sample Social Post
You can also copy/paste this caption alongside your post:
🌟 Join me in the Survivorship Challenge: 40 Years Strong 🌟
Hey friends! I’m so excited to attend the Cancer Nation Summit and Hill Day to champion for important cancer survivorship legislation and grow my advocacy skills. But I need your support to make it happen!
I’m supporting the “Survivorship Challenge: 40 Years Strong” fundraiser to cover my hotel expenses and ensure I get the opportunity to advocate for myself and other survivors like me. Every dollar brings me one step closer to representing our community and making a real impact.
Will you join me in this meaningful challenge by contributing to my fundraiser? Your support isn’t just a donation, it’s a powerful statement of solidarity and hope for survivors everywhere.
Together, we can make a difference!
Donate now [Insert Link to Your Personal Fundraising Page] #SurvivorshipChallenge #40YearsStrong #CancerAdvocacy #CancerSurvivorship
Looking for More Tips?
For more sample posts and emails, and more tips on how to connect with your audience, check out the fundraising guide here.
