Every breakthrough at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) begins with people who believe in our shared mission to end ALS. As a nonprofit biotech, we rely on donations and community fundraisers to fuel the research that moves potential treatments forward.

Community fundraising is one of the most powerful ways to fund ALS research. Every dollar raised by families, friends, coworkers, schools, businesses, and local communities’ helps support the work happening every day in our laboratories to discover and develop new treatments for ALS.

The best part? Fundraising for ALS doesn't have to be complicated. While some supporters organize large golf tournaments or community events, others make a meaningful impact with simple ideas that bring together friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers. However you choose to fundraise for ALS, every effort helps move research forward.

Here are just a few ALS fundraising ideas to inspire you:

  • Host a community event. Organize a walk, family fun day, polar plunge, concert, pickleball tournament, trivia night, or neighborhood gathering. Even a simple idea—like raking leaves for your neighbors—can grow into something that makes a lasting difference. Get inspired by this community event.
  • Challenge your community. Create a fun challenge with your friends, family, coworkers, school, or sports team while raising funds for ALS research. The best challenges are the ones that get people talking, sharing, and supporting a cause together. Get inspired by this challenge.
  • Partner with a local business. Host a bar crawl, restaurant give-back night, brewery fundraiser, or other event where a portion of proceeds supports ALS research. Get inspired by this local event.
  • Host a golf outing or tournament. Whether it's a casual day on the course or a larger charity event, golf is a great way to bring people together to support ALS research. Get inspired by this golf fundraiser.
  • Take on a personal challenge. Ride, run, hike, swim, or create your own fundraising goal and invite your community to support your journey. Sometimes the simplest ideas inspire the biggest impact. Get inspired by this personal cycling challenge.
  • Get kids involved. Through Kids Quest to Cure ALS, children can make a difference by organizing lemonade stands, bake sales, and other creative fundraisers that help fund ALS research. Learn how kids are getting involved.

Looking for more ALS fundraising ideas? Explore even more ways to fund ALS or create your own fundraiser through ALS TDI's RAISE site. Explore more ALS fundraising ideas.


Thank You

To everyone who has created, supported, or participated in a fundraiser for ALS TDI: thank you. Every event you've hosted, every challenge you've completed, and every dollar you've raised has helped advance critical research, expand our scientific capabilities, and move us closer to a future where effective treatments for ALS are within reach. We are deeply grateful for everything you've done to make that progress possible.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Whether you already have an idea or are just getting started, we're here to help. Our Development Team can provide the resources and support you need to help bring your fundraiser to life.

Reach out to our Development Team at developmentdirectors@als.net to get started.