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TAG YOU'RE IT!

50 STATE CHALLENGE

September is pediatric cancer awareness month and we need your help to raise awareness and fight for a cure for pediatric cancer.

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Every event, big or small, has the power to bring hope and support to children fighting cancer.

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HOW TO JOIN

  1. Register your event.

  2. Host the event in your state.

  3. TAG a friend in another state.

    • TAG as many friends as you can.

    • Try to TAG a friend in a state far away from you.

    • Follow up with your friends to make sure they have joined the fight.

CONTINUE THE FIGHT

  1. Share your event on social media

    (Tag us @kidsjointhefight).

    2. Host more than one event during the year.

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Event Ideas

FAMILY DRIVEN

  • Neighborhood block party - sell tickets, face paint, etc.

  • Trivia, bingo or game night

  • Host a garage sale

KID DRIVEN

  • Lemonade stand

  • Bake sale

  • Bracelet or art sale

  • Magic show

  • Costume contests

  • Talent, comedy, or dog shows

  • Dog walking

  • Yard work

  • Car wash

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SCHOOL DRIVEN

  • Costume contests

  • Talent or comedy show

  • Dress down day fodonations

  • School dance

TEEN DRIVEN

  • Sports camps

  • Babysitting clubs

  • Fashion, comedy, talent shows

  • Dog walking or sitting

  • Yard work

  • Car wash

  • Create a summer camp for younger kids

  • Movie night-sell the tickets, popcorn, pizza

  • Charity run or bike ride

  • Sell artwork or poetry

In the wise words of Walker, “just get out there and do something!”

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Goals

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Reach all 50 states

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5 events in every state

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Raise 75k in the month of September

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Continue to fight throughout the year

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Payment Information

COLLECT YOUR DONATIONS

  1.  Keep track of all your payments (download payment form).

  2. Receive donations by cash, check, Venmo, etc.​

  3. Once your event is complete send your donations to KJTF

SEND US DONATIONS

  • Venmo: @KidsJoinTheFight​

  • Check: Please mail check to - 212 Heady Dr. Nashville, 37205

  • Credit Card: Complete payment on our website donation page.

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Please collect all your donations for the event and then transfer the full donation at one time.

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Event Prizes

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES

  • $50 (KJTF goodies)

  • $100 (KJTF goodies)

  • $200 (KJTF goodies)

  • $500 (KJTF cup)

  • $1,000 (sponsored gift)

  • $5,000 (sponsored gift)

  • $10,000+ (sponsored gift)

STATE PRIZES

  • Goodie bags to a children’s hospital in your state.

Check back for specific details about prizes!

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Helpful Hints

HOW TO HOST AN EVENT

  1. Figure out the type of event that works best for your child and family (utilize your child’s skills & talents).

  2. Pick a date & time.

  3. Register your event.

  4. Market your event.

HOW TO MARKET YOUR EVENT

  • Tell your friends, family, school, and community about your event.

  • Post your event on social media.

  • Create a Paperless post.

  • Use the HiNote app to easily customize your invitation to any and all events that you can simply text to your contacts.

  • Send out an email about the event.

  • Add to a mom’s blog, Facebook group, etc.

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FAQ

Do you do corporate matching?

Yes! Ask your employer to see if they would be interested in matching any donations made at your event.

Are you tax-exempt?

Yes! We are a 501(c)3 tax- exempt organization our EIN is 86-3590840

Where does my donation go?

All money raised will go towards pediatric cancer research and care for patients and their families.

What events are most impactful?

All events are impactful no matter the size! Check out our event idea page to see what works best for your family.

When is the deadline for registration?

We would like to have all events registered by the last weekend in September.

Please send questions, comments, and concerns to info@kidsjointhefight.org

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