Fundraising Made Easy
When you join EMF’s Distance Challenge, fundraising comes first, moving comes second. Don’t worry, we’ve made it simple with tools and support to help you hit your goal.
While you track miles during Distance Challenge week, your efforts directly support life-saving cancer research and financial assistance for young adult cancer survivors.
Why Fundraise for Expect Miracles Foundation?
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, 100% of all participant-raised dollars support EMF's portfolio of funds:
DISCOVERY FUND
EMF’s Discovery Fund supports the Belfer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, advancing collaborative research to accelerate breakthrough targeted and immune-based cancer therapies, bridge academia and industry, and bring promising treatments to patients faster.
INNOVATION FUND
EMF’s Innovation Fund supports the Center for Experimental Therapeutics at Memorial Sloan Kettering, funding Dr. Daniel Heller’s pioneering nanotechnology research to detect cancer early and deliver safer, more
effective treatments to patients faster.
SAMFUND
The SAMFund, a program of Expect Miracles Foundation, provides vital financial and family-building grants to young adult cancer survivors, helping them recover from the financial impact of cancer. Since 2005, over 2,800 grants totaling nearly $5 million have been awarded.
Fundraising Tools
Tips
Not sure where to start? Check out tricks and ideas to reach your goal.
Toolkit
Access social media posts, email copy, and sample messaging, all in one place.
Rewards
Rewards: Earn prizes for your fundraising efforts!
FAQs
Answers to your questions about fundraising, teams, and mileage.
Already Registered? Use our mobile app!
Take your fundraising on-the-go with the EMF Distance Challenge app:
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Track fundraising progress and mileage
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Update your page with a personal story
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Message contacts and share on social media
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Manage your team as a captain
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Record fitness activity
Tips from Top Fundaisers
“Don’t be scared and don’t limit yourself. I was blown away by how generous friends, family, and colleagues were when I started fundraising.”
- Jeff Duckworth, Manulife John Hancock Investments
“Fundraising is personal. When you share your story—why you’re supporting the mission and how the donations help—it often inspires others to share their own stories and get involved. Just ask, and don’t be afraid to ask again.”
- Christine Chigounis, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
“Allspring's main approach is to generate excitement and to get as many people as possible involved. If everyone contributes a little bit—miles and dollars—it really adds up.”
- Kevin Johnson, Allspring Global Investments
