Join a motivated group
of Red Cross supporters
on social media bringing
help and hope to those in need.
Join a motivated group
of Red Cross supporters
on social media bringing
help and hope to those in need.
A Red Cross challenge is a virtual event hosted on social media that brings people together so they can engage and interact with others, create a fundraiser, track towards their physical goals, and earn Red Cross merchandise in recognition of their support.
Step up for a cause this September! Lace up your sneakers for the Walk 60 Miles Challenge for the Red Cross to support families affected by disasters. Join the Facebook group for community and motivation, start a fundraiser, and we’ll send you a Red Cross water bottle when you receive your first donation! Register today!
Contact P2PFundraising@redcross.org with questions.
Receive a Red Cross water bottle when you receive your first donation!
*Shipping is only available within the U.S. Please allow 2-4 weeks for shipping.
Register for your fundraiser to help prevent and alleviate human suffering.
Post and share your fundraiser on social media and invite your friends, family, or coworkers to support you!
Register for our current challenge to download your daily calendar tracker.
What motivated you to start a fundraiser for the Red Cross?
I had participated in a previous challenge, and I wanted to raise awareness among my Facebook friends and the Red Cross community about the ongoing need for support. After undergoing triple bypass heart surgery in October, walking 100 miles during winter was a meaningful personal goal, and the timing of the Facebook Challenge aligned perfectly with my recovery and fitness goals.
What is your connection to the Red Cross?
I’ve been volunteering with the Red Cross as a Disaster Action Team volunteer for nearly eleven years, after retiring from the high-tech industry. I’ve deployed for large-scale disaster relief operations and now help run the Disaster Action Team program as a volunteer partner.
What did you enjoy most about fundraising for the Red Cross?
I enjoyed the challenge itself. Despite snow and rain, I stayed committed to my daily goal, using the weather as a motivator rather than an obstacle. Plus, my dog loved joining me on the walks.
What are your top fundraising tips for future participants?
What motivated you to start a fundraiser for the Red Cross?
I’m not very comfortable with social media, so I wanted to find a way to engage that felt authentic for me. I did the April Dog Walk Challenge last year and loved it - it fit my values. I enjoy being outdoors, walking my dog, and supporting the Red Cross.
What is your connection to the Red Cross?
Over time, I’ve realized that the Red Cross is the one charity that has consistently been there for me in different ways throughout my life. I first experienced it as a lifeguard in college. Later, I helped with Hurricane Katrina cleanup through Habitat for Humanity and saw firsthand how much the community valued the Red Cross. I appreciate that the organization helps people from all walks of life.
What did you enjoy most about fundraising for the Red Cross?
I enjoyed reminding myself that it was supposed to be fun and seeing the variety of participation styles in the Facebook group. It was exciting to reconnect with old friends and colleagues and see who contributed. I really appreciated the sense of community and connection it fostered.
What are your top fundraising tips for future participants?
June’s 15 Mile Swim Challenge raised over $160,000
April’s 30 Mile Dog Walk Challenge engaged nearly 10,000 fundraisers
February’s Walk 100 Miles Challenge raised over $175,000
Please contact p2pfundraising@redcross.org with any questions you have.
