Explore hobbies
Turn your favorite hobby into hope by starting a fundraiser to benefit the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Select an activity below to see how you can create your fundraiser.
Car and Motorsports
How to Plan a Car and Motorsports Fundraiser
Are you a racing enthusiast or a vintage or exotic car admirer? Rev your engines and fundraise with fellow gearheads in your community! Already have an event? Then just add fundraising. Host a car show with a set entry fee, hold a silent auction and serve food. Spend your day at a local racetrack, rally or autocross event and donate a percentage of the entry fees. Hold a test-n-tune day, where a donation puts you on the dyno. Any event big or small can include a raffle for prizes like free car washes, detailing kits and auto accessories from local sponsors.
Cook / Bake
How to Plan a Cooking or Baking Fundraiser
Whether you prefer to cook or to bake, you can bring out the famous family recipes for Do What You Love to End ALZ. Make grandma’s cookies for the family or office — in exchange for a donation — or host a potluck dinner. Meet up with your dishes or get together to cook and share secret recipes, and celebrate the day together.
Craft - TBC???
How to Plan a Crafting Fundraiser
Knitting or crocheting, macramé or painting make Do What You Love to End ALZ a celebration of your favorite crafts. Quilt with a group to create a blanket for someone living with Alzheimer’s, or choose from woodworking, pottery or jewelry-making and auction off your final product in exchange for the highest donation!
Gardening
How to Plan a Gardening Fundraiser
If you have a green thumb, plan a day of planting. Gather fellow gardeners in your own outdoor space, or arrange a day at a local farm or community garden. Set a fundraising minimum or donation for each participant.
Fishing
How to Plan a Fishing Fundraiser
A relaxing day on the water is an opportunity to raise funds for Do What You Love to End ALZ. Set an entry fee/donation per participant and host a fishing competition for all ages. Rent a boat for the day, or pick a pier or lake where people can come and go. Provide bait and hooks and ask people to bring their fishing poles. Request a donation for every fish you catch.
Knit / Crochet
How to Plan a Knitting Fundraiser
Knitting or crocheting by yourself or in a group is a great way to raise funds for Do What You Love to End ALZ. Auction off your final product in exchange for the highest donation!
Motorcycle
How to Plan a Motorcycle Riding Fundraiser
If you have family and friends with bikes, organize a motorcycle ride or run. Map out a route where your group can enjoy a scenic or historic stretch of road. A one-day ride could be up to 100 miles! Contact local clubs to recruit other riders to join, and ask for a donation for every mile you ride.
Read / Book Club
How to Plan a Reading Fundraiser
Stock up on your favorite books and gather a team of friends and family for a day of reading, or invite others to read wherever they are. You can incorporate a read-a-thon, story hour or a book club discussion as part of your day. Ask for a donation for every page or chapter you read.
Water Sports
How to Plan a Water Sports Fundraiser
For those who love the water, there are ample ways to raise funds, whether it’s through sailing, rowing, waterskiing, surfing, swimming or diving. Choose an activity and provide the necessary equipment, or encourage people to join you at a venue with a pool, ocean, lake, pond or river where people can participate in a variety of ways. Set a fundraising minimum for others to join you, or ask for a donation for every lap, stroke or wipeout.
Other Hobbies
Other Hobbies Activity
Not finding your hobby in this list? No problem! Do What You Love to End ALZ participants can fundraise to fuel the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association in any way they choose. Select "other" and let us know more when you register.
Hobbies in Action
Bake cookies for your family or office in exchange for a donation or host a fishing competition with an entry fee.
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Not sure where to start? Explore other themes or register as a general fundraiser and do what you love.
