Fundraising Tips and Tricks

Are you ready to do more? Power up your impact with peer–to-peer fundraising! By reaching out to your network of friends, family, and colleagues, you can supercharge your support, amplify your impact, and leave a lasting legacy that benefits families and our community for years to come.


Tell Your Story & Personalize Your Fundraising Page

Personalizing your fundraising page allows you to share your unique connection to Candlelighters and why this cause means so much to you. Whether it’s a personal experience, a story of someone you know, or simply your passion for helping kids, your story can inspire others to support your mission.


Recruit Your Sidekicks

Invite friends, family, and colleagues to join your fundraising team and help you reach legendary goals. 

Here's how you can recruit your trusty sidekicks to help you raise $500 in 7 days!


Amplify Your Mission Through Social Media

Harness the power of social media by downloading the provided graphics to spread the word. Engage your followers with regular updates on your training regimen, milestones you’ve hit, and heroic moments along the way.


Spread the Word

Share your fundraising page far and wide—the more support our heroes receive, the stronger we become! By spreading the word about your involvement in the Superhero 5K, you're not just raising funds; you're rallying a community of people who believe in our mission. Every share, post, and email extends our reach, bringing in more superheroes just like you!

You can get the link to your fundraising page by following these steps:

  1. Use the button to get to the Superhero 5K page
  2. Sign in to your Classy account
  3. Click on the "Go to..." box at the very top of the page
  4. Locate your fundraising page
  5. Copy the link and share 

Engage Ambassadors

Share stories of our ambassadors and how Candlelighters has impacted their lives. Click on the button to watch each ambassador's story.