Fundraise for CRI
Join Team CRI and become a champion
for cancer patients everywhere.
Create a CRI Fundraiser
Run with Team CRI
Run in an upcoming marathon as a member of Team CRI
Honor a Loved One
Create a fundraiser in memory or in honor of a loved one
Stream with Team CRI
Join #StreamCRI, our campaign to #CrushCancer, and host a livestream to benefit CRI!
DIY Fundraiser
From cancer fundraisers and charity dinners to endurance events, raise money for lifesaving cancer immunotherapy research
Birthdays or Special Events
Create a fundraiser to celebrate your special day in lieu of gifts
Say “I do” to cancer research
Create a fundraiser to celebrate your special day in lieu of gifts
Tailgate for a Purpose
Fire up the grill and tailgate for a purpose
Leadership and Innovation in Cancer Research
Your support of CRI directly impacts the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancers—funding more breakthroughs and saving more lives.
Efficient
83%
83 cents of every dollar spent goes to programs
Results
30
30 cancers are now treatable with immunotherapy
Trials
120+
Over 120 clinical trials funded
Funding
$24M
$24 million awarded in 2024
A Lifesaving Treatment
Immunotherapy has the profound potential to cure all types of cancer.
CRI funds the full spectrum of discovery, from lab to clinic to cure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a CRI representative attend my event?
Because the Cancer Research Institute has a very lean staff, we are generally unable to represent CRI at independent fundraising events.
Can I use the CRI logo to create promotional materials?
Yes, as long as the logo is used in accordance with our Community Fundraising Terms and Conditions. The CRI staff can provide you a color logo or black and white version. All Team CRI event materials that will bear the CRI logo must be submitted to CRI at [email protected] for review and approval before they are made public.
Can CRI help promote my event in the media?
If you would like us to help promote your event, please contact us as [email protected] and describe the type of media promotion assistance you are seeking. We will evaluate your request and respond within two weeks. We encourage you to use the tools and suggestions for reaching out to media provided in our Team CRI Fundraising Kit.
Are there ways my company can help with my fundraising efforts?
One of the easiest ways to boost your fundraising is through employer matching gifts. Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that doubles or sometimes triples your gift. Contact your company’s Human Resources or Finance department to see if they match charitable donations or use our MatchFinder to see if your employer is in our database of companies with matching gift programs.
Can CRI help cover the costs associated with my event?
The Cancer Research Institute cannot provide funding for expenses related to community fundraising events. There are many ways to limit event-related costs, such as securing in-kind donations from local businesses. More information can be found in the Team CRI Fundraising Kit.
What if a check is made out to me, not to the Cancer Research Institute?
If a supporter makes the check payable to you, simply endorse the check with your signature, write “Payable to the Cancer Research Institute,” and submit it with a Contribution Form (PDF).
What if a donor gives money to me directly? Can I write a check to the Cancer Research Institute from my personal account?
We do not recommend you do this. Whenever possible ask your donors to give you a check payable to Cancer Research Institute. Otherwise, we cannot issue them a tax receipt.
Still have questions?
Contact us
Cierra Howard
Manager, Community Fundraising
(212) 688-7515 x267
[email protected]