Spartans Conquer Cancer Together: GoFundraise and American Cancer Society Partner Again!

May 23, 2024

/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Building on the success of their 2023 partnership which raised over $140,000 GoFundraise and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are continuing to work together to empower Spartan Racers to raise critical funds in the fight against cancer.

“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with ACS and empower Spartan racers to make a real difference, by raising vital funds for ACS” said Stuart Finlayson, CEO of GoFundraise. “The dedication and passion of the ACS community is truly inspiring, and we’re proud to provide the tools and resources that empower them to make a real difference in the fight against cancer.”

Last year passionate athletes and supporters leveraged GoFundraise’s user-friendly platform to raise critical funds for the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving mission. This partnership empowered participants to seamlessly integrate fundraising into their Spartan race experience, turning their athletic pursuits into a force for good. Together, fundraisers helped ACS surpass their fundraising goal by 40%.

“I only have great things to say about the GoFundraise platform. It is user friendly, adaptable, and an overall great platform. The support that your staff provides is top-notch and you are very knowledgeable on the platform. I feel like any question I had for you all was met with immediate guidance. I think every race should use you as their platform!” Said Paul Purdy, Strategic Director, Endurance Events and Network Fundraising, ACS

Funds raised from this partnership fuel ACS’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. ACS are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families and are the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support to give everyone the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

When registering for their 2024 Spartan Race participants across the US can continue to choose to support ACS and create and personalize their fundraising page in a few clicks. Together ACS and GoFundraise are empowering individuals of all levels to become fundraising champions for a cause that touches millions of lives.

About the American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS conducts ground-breaking research, provides vital patient support services, educates the public about cancer prevention, and advocates for policies that promote cancer prevention and access to quality care.

About GoFundraise: GoFundraise is a cutting-edge online fundraising platform that empowers individuals, nonprofits, and corporations to raise funds for charitable causes. With a user-friendly interface and innovative features, GoFundraise creates seamless and effective fundraising campaigns that connect supporters with the causes they care about most.

Charities interested in getting involved or would like to know more about GoFundraise can book consultation here.