Create Your Own Fundraiser

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Make a difference in the lives of families facing pediatric illness by starting your own fundraiser for The Big Z Foundation. Whether you’re an individual, a group, or a business, there are countless ways to get involved and raise funds to support families in need. Every dollar raised helps us provide essential grants that cover rent, groceries, utilities, and more, giving families the stability they need during challenging times.

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Fundraising Ideas

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    • Organize a golf tournament, trivia night, bake sale, or silent auction.

    • Plan a community fun run, walkathon, or other athletic event.

    • Collaborate with local businesses to host give-back nights where a percentage of sales goes to The Big Z Foundation.

    • Partner with your favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or boutique.

    • Collect gift cards for essential stores like Walmart, Target, or treats like Starbucks

    • Consider creating a Walmart or Amazon wish list for supporters to donate gift cards.

    • Start a social media campaign to share why you support The Big Z Foundation.

    • Use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or crowdfunding websites to encourage friends and family to contribute.

    • Dedicate your birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion to fundraising.

    • Ask for donations in lieu of gifts to make an impact.

    • Host a fundraiser in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone special.

    • Share their story and inspire others to give in their name.

    • Encourage your company to sponsor The Big Z Foundation or match employee donations.

    • Organize a workplace fundraiser, such as a dress-down day or office competition.

    • Participate in our Adopt a Family Christmas Program through Children’s Health Dallas.

    • Organize a holiday giving drive to collect funds or gifts for families in need.

Start Your Online Fundraiser

Make an impact from anywhere by creating your own online fundraiser! With our easy-to-use peer-to-peer fundraising platform coming soon, you can rally your friends, family, and network to support The Big Z Foundation.

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How Your Fundraising Makes a Difference

  • Two paper grocery bags filled with apples, bananas, lettuce, and packaged baked goods, placed on a wooden floor.

    $1,200 provides a grant for one family to cover rent, groceries, utilities, and other essential household needs.

  • A happy family of five sitting and lying on a bed, smiling at the camera, with a baby lying in a nest on the bed in front of them.

    Currently, The Big Z Foundation provides 5 family grants per month, totaling $72,000 annually.

  • A young girl with light blonde hair in a hospital bed, holding a teddy bear and wearing a hospital gown. She has a medical tube attached to her neck and an IV in her hand.

    With more fundraising support, we can increase the number of grants and assist even more families.