Choose Your Challenge and Make a Difference
Warmer days are on the horizon, and it’s the perfect time to get outdoors. Now is the time to combine your favorite activity with supporting a meaningful cause. With the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s Choose Your Challenge program, you can do just that—and more.
Starting a fundraiser with the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation through the Choose Your Challenge program is an incredible way to raise awareness, support essential research, and provide invaluable resources for patients, caregivers, and the broader cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) community. Here’s why you should consider taking part:
1. Your Effort Will Make a Direct Impact
When you raise money for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, every dollar you raise will go toward crucial initiatives such as research for a cure, the CholangioConnect program, webinars, and resource materials that help patients and caregivers navigate the difficult journey of CCA (bile duct cancer). These funds directly impact the lives of those affected by this disease, helping improve early detection, treatment options, and overall support.
2. You Get to Choose Your Challenge
One of the most appealing aspects of this fundraising initiative is the freedom it gives you. The Choose Your Challenge program lets you pick any activity—whether solo or with family and friends—to raise funds for the Foundation. Run a 5k, take on a cycling challenge, sign up for a triathlon, or commit to a personal fitness goal. The possibilities are endless, and you can tailor the challenge to your interests and abilities. Plus, you can invite others to join you, creating a sense of camaraderie and unity as you work toward a common goal.
3. Engage with Family, Friends, and Your Community
Fundraising is always more fun when you involve others. By starting a fundraiser through Choose Your Challenge, you can bring together your friends, family, or coworkers to create a team and tackle a goal together. It’s a perfect opportunity to build relationships, raise awareness, and share the mission of the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.
4. Feel the Joy of Giving Back
Raising money for a cause as meaningful as CCA can provide a deep sense of purpose. Knowing that your efforts are contributing to the betterment of patients’ lives, funding groundbreaking research, and improving the resources available to families facing CCA is incredibly rewarding. You’ll not only be helping raise money but also creating hope and a sense of community for those battling the disease.
5. Make the Most of the Warmer Weather
With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and get active. Whether you’re joining a neighborhood walk, a family-friendly bike ride, or a local event, the Choose Your Challenge program allows you to take full advantage of the sunshine while helping others. Your challenge could take place anywhere—at the park, in your neighborhood, or even virtually—so you can participate no matter where you are.
6. Promote Awareness and Education
Part of the success of any fundraiser is raising awareness. The Choose Your Challenge program not only helps you raise vital funds but also provides a platform to educate people about Cholangiocarcinoma. By talking about your fundraiser, sharing information on social media, and engaging with your network, you’ll help spread the word about CCA and increase public understanding of this rare cancer. The more people know about the disease, the greater the chance of early detection and better treatment options for patients in the future.
Make a Difference
So, why wait? Sign up today, choose your challenge, and prepare to make a difference with the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation. Together, we can change lives.
Click here to join the Choose Your Challenge Program
Questions? Email meredith.mcguffage@curecca.org