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Fundraising and rewards.

Why fundraise for
Bald for Bucks?

When you fundraise for Bald for Bucks, you support cancer patients in Western New York and beyond. Your efforts make it possible for scientists and doctors to discover new ways to treat cancer and develop therapies that will bring an end to these diseases.

The rewards.

We want to celebrate  your hard work, dedication and commitment to fundraise for cancer research at Roswell Park! Continue to spread the Bald for Bucks mission and enjoy a small token of our appreciation.

$100

T-shirt

$250

Water Bottle

Grey bald for bucks beanie with pompom

$500

Beanie

$1,000

Your choice: portable power bank, backpack, duffle bag, hoodie, Eddie Bauer jacket, full zip hoodie, or a picnic blanket.

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Get inspired.

Check out these blogs for tips and tricks on how to make the most out of your fundraising.

Toolkit

We are committed to helping you reach your goals. Check out our Toolkit for helpful resources to get you started. You can also reach out to Brianna Athans, fundraising coordinator, at Brianna.Athans@RoswellPark.org or 716-845-2346 for questions or support.

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Pick a location.

If your work has a place to gather your team together, you can make it a big event. If it doesn’t, your team can go Bald for Bucks from anywhere. Rally them via email and create a digital form for them to cheer one another on (Think Yammer or an email chain).
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Bring the clippers.

Select who will cut or shave participant’s hair. You can do it yourself or partner with a local salon.
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Fundraise!

Check out our online fundraising toolkit for ways to make the most of your fundraising efforts.

Visit the toolkit.

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Event day.

If your work has a place to gather your team together, you can make it a big event. If it doesn’t, your team can go Bald for Bucks from anywhere. Rally them via email and create a digital form for them to cheer one another on (Think Yammer or an email chain).
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Share your accomplishments.

Have your team take before and after pictures and make sure they share them with their coworkers and donors!

Need another way to participate?

Grow your beard!

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Growing your beard is an artform; so is shaving it off.

Choose the Beards for Bucks option when you register. Have your team grow their beard or moustache for days, weeks or months and collect donations as they grow. Then, have them get out those clippers and share their before and after pictures with the team!

Choose the Beards for Bucks option when you register. Have your team grow their beard or moustache for days, weeks or months and collect donations as they grow. Then, have them get out those clippers and share their before and after pictures with the team!

Find a trusted person to cut your hair.
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Pick a date.
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Collect donations.
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Cut your hair!

A woman's wet hair is trimmed with scissors by a stylist

Style your hair.

Make a statement and spread awareness by styling your hair. What does this mean? Really, whatever you want! Get colorful extensions, dye your hair or try a funky hairdo. Have fun with this option as you raise money for cancer patients and research.

Grow your beard.

Maybe going Bald isn’t your thing … but maybe growing your beard is! Grow your beard or moustache for days, weeks or months, collect donations as you grow, then get out those clippers!

You can make it a group activity! Challenge your family, friends or coworkers to join you in growing their beard.

A man has his mustache trimmed by a stylist
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Students

Not only is Bald for Bucks a fun way to rock a new hairstyle with your friends, but it’s also a great leadership opportunity that helps build community inside and outside the classroom.

We’d love to join forces with your organization!

Contact us.

Please contact Brianna Athans, fundraising coordinator, at Brianna.Athans@RoswellPark.org or 716-845-2346.

Start a School Fundraiser.

If your school doesn’t already have a plan to participate in Bald for Bucks this year, you can make one happen!

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Get your school to make Bald for Bucks part of your 2022-2023 school year in a few easy steps:

Start with this letter!

The Bald for Bucks team created a letter for you to bring to school administration or a teacher you trust.

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Once your school says yes, work together to pick a date and time that works.

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Recruit classmates, teachers and friends to participate.

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Fundraise!

We're here to help!

We understand that this can seem like a big undertaking — that’s why our team is here every step of the way to make this experience a success for you!

Ready to sign up?!

We have various fundraising tools to help reach your goal.

Check out the collection of tools that are relevant for students!

Earn rewards!

When you fundraise for Bald for Bucks you have the opportunity to earn rewards for all of your hard work!