How Do I ask My Employer for a Donation (or Donation Match)?
Since many organizations have funds set aside for corporate giving, making donations to charities isn't foreign to them. Often, they want...
top of page
lynne304
- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
Slate of RFA Challenge Awards
Join us for our RFA Virtual Challenge Ceremony on Sunday, September 27th, at 11am ET! We'll recognize Challengers and community members...
104 views0 comments
lynne304
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Milestone Prizes for RFA Challengers!
Now that you've signed up, you're ready to take the RFA Virtual Challenge and help fund a cure for desmoid tumor research. Because our...
38 views0 comments
lynne304
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min
Nominate Your Caregiver
Since 2012, RFA has featured a special annual award given on race day to one special caregiver. Even though RFA is VIRTUAL this year,...
181 views0 comments
lynne304
- Aug 7, 2020
- 2 min
Introducing our RFA Challengers!
We've been excited to introduce you to some of our RFA Virtual Challengers over the past month, and we have more for you! Luckily, we're...
46 views0 comments
lynne304
- Jul 15, 2020
- 1 min
I've Registered... Now What?
Now that you've signed up, you're ready to take the RFA Virtual Challenge and help fund a cure for desmoid tumor research. Follow the...
24 views0 comments
lynne304
- Jul 15, 2020
- 1 min
NEW! Use Facebook's Fundraising Tool for RFA
If you're reading this, you've probably set up an RFA fundraising page for DTRF's Together We Will Virtual Weekend and the RFA Virtual...
335 views0 comments
lynne304
- Jul 6, 2020
- 1 min
And we're live!
This is it, folks! For the first time ever, after 10 years of RFA's live event, DTRF has launched the RFA Virtual Challenge! This...
49 views0 comments
lynne304
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
"Together We Will" in 2020
After much deliberation this year, DTRF has decided to go virtual for all of its annual events this September. We will be hosting DTRF's...
24 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Sep 4, 2019
- 2 min
3 Fundraising Tips from Rachel Sitta, DTRF Board Member
The DTRF reached out to board member and desmoid tumor patient Rachel Sitta, who has participated in and fundraised annually for Running...
44 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Nominate Your Caregiver
Since 2012, RFA has featured a special annual award given on race day to one special caregiver. We are currently accepting nominations...
47 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Aug 12, 2019
- 3 min
Flexing your fundraising muscles
We're less than 6 weeks from race day and it's time to begin fundraising! Below are some helpful hints for how to encourage giving in...
23 views0 comments
RFA
- Jul 30, 2019
- 1 min
Unicorn Giveaways for Top Virtual Fundraisers
Can't make it to Philly to be with your fellow unicorns for the DTRF events this September? Interested in being an advocate by spreading...
46 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
Fundraising Secrets from Captain of Team Margie
Whenever we share ideas about RFA team spirit, we always bring up Team Margie. After Margie was diagnosed with her desmoid tumor, she...
20 views0 comments
RFA
- Jul 17, 2019
- 1 min
Walk-a-thon for Christina
When Christina started the journey with her desmoid tumor, she reached out to her community of loved ones for support. She began sharing...
29 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jul 11, 2019
- 1 min
If You're Using Facebook to Fundraise...
Fundraising through Facebook has been a growing trend recently and we've found that fundraisers have had great success is achieving their...
52 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jul 8, 2019
- 2 min
Your RFA Letter-Writing Campaign
Keep in mind that we're less than 3 months from race day. That means if you haven't started your fundraising, it's time to start moving!...
70 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jul 1, 2019
- 1 min
How do I ask my employer for a donation to support DTRF?
A few weeks ago, we spoke with a fundraiser who planned on approaching her employer about making a donation to DTRF. She was happy to...
75 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jun 24, 2019
- 1 min
Talking about Desmoid Tumors
Sharing about desmoid tumors isn't easy, especially when it's personal. However, your effort to connect with others and create awareness...
290 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jun 4, 2019
- 2 min
In Honor Of You
Running for Answers was founded by a desmoid tumor patient FOR desmoid tumor patients. The race continues in honor of YOU. In an effort...
46 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 24, 2019
- 1 min
Can you get 15x15?
Help us celebrate Year 10 of RFA by growing your team for September 22!
115 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
Top 5 Reasons Your Loved Ones Need to Join You for RFA
So you want to attend RFA, and you've already approached your friends and family to join you. What makes the race special? Why do they...
55 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
Recruiting Your RFA Team
Give your family a reason to rally. A large part of Team Margie joins us from Ecuador! There's nothing better than race day. Nothing....
15 views0 comments
RFA
- Mar 19, 2019
- 2 min
Registration Giveaways from April 1-7
Welcome to the 10th Annual Running for Answers 5K & KIds' Fun Run! We have 6 months until race day and we hope you'll join us on the...
77 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Aug 6, 2018
- 3 min
Flexing your fundraising muscles
We're just a little bit over 2 months from race day and it's time to begin fundraising! Below are some helpful hints for how to encourage...
82 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Aug 1, 2018
- 2 min
Nominate Your Caregiver
Since 2012, RFA has featured a special annual award given on race day to one special caregiver. We are currently accepting nominations...
92 views0 comments
RFA
- Jul 16, 2018
- 4 min
Fundraising with "Big Red"
When Chris's family decided to start fundraising for RFA, they knew they wanted to get creative. They thought about "Big Red", their...
95 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jul 10, 2018
- 3 min
Anna's "Sock Sisters"
Since 2014, RFA's theme has been "crazy socks". Participants are encouraged to wear their craziest knee highs or tights, some runners...
39 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jul 5, 2018
- 1 min
Using Facebook for Fundraising... it's easy!
Fundraising through Facebook has been a growing trend over the past few months and we've found that fundraisers have had great success is...
59 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jun 20, 2018
- 2 min
Thank you, June RFA donors!
Every month, we acknowledge all RFA donors who have given in the past month. Please share your thanks to these individuals on behalf of...
41 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jun 20, 2018
- 1 min
What To Do with Cash, Checks & Facebook Donations for RFA
There are a lot of different ways for people to make donations to support your RFA fundraising efforts. Some people may give to your...
59 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Fundraising Secrets from Captain of Team Margie
Whenever we share ideas about RFA team spirit, we always bring up Team Margie. After Margie was diagnosed with her desmoid tumor, she...
35 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jun 12, 2018
- 2 min
So CLASSY!
If you've already registered for RFA, you've probably noticed that you're using a new registration and fundraising platform this year!...
61 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Jun 6, 2018
- 1 min
Talking about desmoid tumors
Sharing about desmoid tumors isn't easy. Many people have not heard of the disease and those who have may not understand its effect on...
122 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 24, 2018
- 2 min
In Honor Of You
Running for Answers was founded by a desmoid tumor patient FOR desmoid tumor patients. The race continues in honor of YOU. In an effort...
79 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 22, 2018
- 7 min
Guide for RFA Team Captains
Welcome, Team Captains! Thank you for participating as a team captain in the 10th Annual Running for Answers 5K! We want to make being a...
62 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 22, 2018
- 1 min
To the May RFA donors...
By fundraising or giving through RFA, you are advancing international desmoid tumor research efforts. YOU are the driving force in making...
14 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 14, 2018
- 1 min
Can you get 15x15?
In 2016, we launched our first 15x15 team competition for RFA teams and now it's back for 2018 by popular demand... After all, the more...
147 views0 comments
RFA Team
- May 14, 2018
- 1 min
Help us recognize RFA's Top Corporate Donor
If you or a family member has desmoid tumors, turn to your employer and ask for a donation or a to match donations you have received....
76 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Apr 26, 2018
- 1 min
Thank you, April RFA donors
Running for Answers 5K (RFA) is The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation's largest fundraiser. It will take place on Sunday, 9/23/18 in...
98 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Apr 26, 2018
- 5 min
Toolkit for Virtual Participants
Even if you can't make it to Philadelphia, you can still make a difference by participating in the 10th Annual Running for Answers 5K!...
144 views0 comments
RFA Team
- Apr 6, 2018
- 2 min
3 Fundraising Tips from Rachel Sitta, DTRF Board Member
This week registration has opened for the annual DTRF Patient Meeting and Running for Answers 5k. As a desmoid patient, these are some...
57 views0 comments
RFA
- Mar 27, 2018
- 2 min
Registration giveaways!
Registration for the Running for Answers 5K opens on April 1st! The best way to help us kick off registration is to participate in our...
104 views0 comments
bottom of page