Fundraising Tools & Tips
Welcome to your hub for tips, tricks, and templates to help you raise the most money for a world without blood cancer.
Fundraising Tools
Goal Planning with your Staff Partner
One of the most important steps to success at Scenic Shore is setting clear goals—and you don’t have to do it alone. Your dedicated staff partner is here to help you create a personalized fundraising and training plan that works for you. Together, you’ll map out achievable milestones, celebrate progress, and stay motivated along the way. Goal planning is the key to reaching (and exceeding!) your fundraising and riding goals, and your staff partner will be there to support you every pedal of the journey. Schedule time with your staff partner today!
5 Steps to Successful Fundraising
Every dollar you raise fuels life-saving research, patient support, and hope for families impacted by blood cancer. Together, we ride the Scenic Shore to bring cures closer and give patients more moments with the people they love. Here’s how to get started:
- Register Early!
Proven time and again: the earlier you register, the more you raise. Get a head start on your fundraising and your impact. - Kickstart Your Fundraising
Make a personal donation to lead by example. t shows your commitment and inspires others to give. - Customize Your Fundraising Page
Share your personal story and photos that highlight why you ride the shore for cures. USE THE HOW-TO GUIDE HERE - Connect to Facebook Fundraising
Quickly expand your reach by linking your fundraising page to Facebook. Go to your Participant Dashboard and use these instructions - Share Your Why
Tell family, friends, and coworkers about your ride. Every conversation and every ask moves us closer to a world without blood cancer.
Ways to Fundraise
Every dollar you raise helps advance Blood Cancer United’s mission to give patients and families more moments, more hope, and more life beyond blood cancer. Fundraising isn’t just about hitting a number it’s about fueling research, advocacy, and support services that change lives.
Before you begin, make sure you customize your personal fundraising page and set your goal. Sharing your story is one of the most powerful ways to inspire others to give.
Fundraising Ideas to Get You Started
- Letter Writing – Download editable templates and share your story.
- Personal Asks – Sometimes the most effective way is simply asking someone directly.
- Emails & Text Messages – Quick ways to reach your network.
- Facebook Fundraiser – Expand your reach through social.
- Host a Fundraising Event – From trivia nights to bake sales, make it fun!
- Corporate Involvement & Sponsorships – Engage your company or employer.
- Matching Gifts – Double your impact with employer matches.
- Social Media Toolkit – COMING SOON!
Need help? Reach out to [email protected] and a Scenic Shore staff member will be happy to support your fundraising journey.
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Donation Information
Online Donations
Secure online donations can be collected through your personal or team fundraising page. Access both pages through the Participant Dashboard in the top-right of your screen.
Checks
Mobile Deposit:
You are now able to deposit checks via your smartphone using THESE step-by-step directions.
Mail To:
Blood Cancer United – Upper Plains
ATTN: The Scenic Shore Bike Tour
PO Box 772395
Detroit, MI 48277-2395
Please DO NOT send cash in the mail. Checks should be made payable to Blood Cancer United.
When sending checks, include:
- 2026 Scenic Shore Bike Tour
- Name of the rider you’d like the donation applied to
Donation Receipt:
If for some reason you don’t receive a receipt via email after your donation is made, please reach out to [email protected] or (888) 557-7177.