Run Your Own Event

A tournament is a great way to raise money and unite people with a common interest. What’s your favorite hobby? Whether your favorite sports activity is golf, fishing, cornhole, basketball, soccer or anything in between, use your passion to get creative and bring people together to raise funds for FRAXA and Fragile X research.

If you’re an avid runner or walker, join #TeamFRAXA runners by entering a race and raising funds for Fragile X research. Find a race or walk that you are interested in participating, set up a fundraising page and ask your friends and family to support your efforts by donating to FRAXA. We’ve had runners in the Chicago Marathon, New York City Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and several half marathons and local 5K’s. We can help you set up an online fundraising page and list your event on our site.

Organize a group fitness class like CrossFit, spinning, yoga or Zumba. Participants pay money to participate in the event, which can last for an hour, or longer in the case of zumbathon.

Party, dinner and wine or beer tasting events are popular fundraising choices because the scope of the event is limited only by your creativity! Gather your friends and family for a special dinner, a farm to table dinner, or wine tasting at your home, at a restaurant or your favorite special location. Don’t forget all of the craft beer breweries, maybe a beer tasting night instead of wine tasting. Add an auction to your event to add to the fun and raise more money. FRAXA can help you with ideas.

A great way to turn an already-planned celebration into a fundraising endeavor is to ask guests to bring a donation for FRAXA in the amount they planned to spend on a host or hostess gift.

An excellent way to get inspiration for your event is to think about what makes your event special. Are you honoring a friend or family member? If so, what are his or her special interests or hobbies? Incorporating these ideas can be a great way to make a commemorative event even more personal!