Explore event types
Host an event and celebrate Do What You Love to End ALZ with a BBQ cookout, a black-tie gala or a neighborhood lemonade stand. To start planning your event, select an event type below.
Cookout
How to Plan a Cookout Fundraising Event
Decide on a location and make plans for inclement weather. You can have a cookout in a backyard, campgrounds or a public park. If hosting at a venue other than a private home, find out what sort of grilling is allowed and what time the locale opens and closes. Plan food and beverages based on the number of people attending, and provide cutlery, cups and plates. Set an entry fee/donation or fundraising minimum to attend.
Dine to donate
How to Plan a Dine and Donate Fundraising Event
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse is the Seventh Annual Proud Supporter and the Dine to Donate Headquarters for Do What You Love to End ALZ. Invite your friends and family to BJ's and they will donate 20% of food and soft beverage sales directly to your fundraiser!
Gala
How to Plan a Gala Fundraising Event
If you are able to host or plan a larger soiree, a gala is an ideal way to enjoy a night of food, music and dancing. Set a date and secure a location. Recruit friends and family to help plan the event, which may include hiring a caterer, DJ/band and event support team. Set a ticket price for the event. You may also organize a silent or live auction.
Lemonade Stand
How to Plan a Lemonade Stand Fundraiser
Choose a location for your stand, whether it’s in your neighborhood, in a local park or near a beach, golf course or festival where people will be eager for refreshments. Set up in a shaded area and plan for weather, rain or shine, by using a cover or tent. Set up pitchers, cups, napkins and straws, encouraging passersby to donate by the glass through friendly conversation.
Party
How to Plan a Fundraising Party
Similar to a gala, a less-formal party is a terrific way to socialize and raise funds for Do What You Love to End ALZ. Depending on the number of guests, you can host in a home or party venue. You can cook for the event or hire a caterer. You may also provide entertainment, such as a performer or DJ. Set an entry fee/donation for each guest attending.
Other Party or Event
Other Party or Event Activity
Not finding your party or event activity 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.
Parties & Events
Organize a costume or dance party to raise funds to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Check out other activities
Not sure where to start? Explore other themes or register as a general fundraiser and do what you love.
Exercise
From challenges to an outing on a scenic trail, there are plenty of ways to turn exercise into an enjoyable fundraiser!
Sports
Bring friends, family and colleagues together by organizing a tennis or golf tournament with registration fees benefiting the cause.
Games
Pick your favorite game, like bridge, board games, Mah Jongg or livestreaming and turn it into a fundraiser.
Arts
Host a karaoke night, knit-a-thon or an art auction. There’s no limit to what you can do!
Hobbies
Bake cookies for your family or office in exchange for a donation or host a fishing competition with an entry fee.
Fundraise Only
Ask for donations in lieu of gifts for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or other celebration!
