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Fundraise Your Way

TURN YOUR PASSION INTO IMPACT

There are countless ways to make a difference through your own fundraising—start with what inspires you and bring others along. Whether you host an event or share your story online, your efforts can help advance care, research, and hope for patients across UNC Health.

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Community Fundraising

Community fundraising is a powerful way to turn your passion into action and inspire support for a cause you care about. Start by choosing a cause or area at UNC Health that connects with your story—such as cancer care, children’s health, or mental health. Then, create an event that reflects your goals.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Host a 5K run, walk, or bike ride in honor of a loved one or care team
  • Organize a benefit concert, dinner, or trivia night with local talent
  • Hold a silent auction or golf tournament featuring donated items and experiences
  • Create a birthday, anniversary, or milestone fundraiser and ask for donations in place of gifts
UNC Health Foundation can support you with tools, guidance, and support—ensuring every dollar raised goes directly to the area you choose. Every event, big or small, brings people together to advance life-changing care across North Carolina.

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a way to raise funds from many people, typically online, by sharing your story and inviting others to contribute. Fundraising online lets people easily participate at any time and place, location, while giving your story greater reach to inspire giving and build momentum.

Create a personal fundraising page and connect it to the cause that matters most to you. Then, share your story with friends, family, and your network—each contribution becomes part of a collective impact.

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How it works

1. Choose your cause and create a fundraising page.
2. Tell your story—why it matters to you.
3. Share your page through email, text, and social media.
4. Track your progress and celebrate milestones with your supporters.
Whether you’re celebrating recovery, remembering someone special, or giving back to an important cause, crowdfunding is a great way to share your story, invite others to join, and create meaningful change.
Have an idea to share? Our events team would love to hear from you.

Turn Your Idea Into Impact

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