Fundraising FAQs

Q: Does the Komen Race for the Cure® require fundraising?
You are not required to fundraise, but we do encourage all participants to fundraise above the entry fee. Just Imagine the IMPACT - If every Race participant raises just $100 in addition to their registration fee, we would bring in an additional $800,000 to support local screening, treatment and educational programs in our community!

Q: Does the money raised stay right here in our community?
Yes! 75% of the net income from the Race stays right here in our community to fund vital breast cancer health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs. The remaining 25% supports the Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grants Programs, which fund groundbreaking breast cancer research.

Q: Where do I send donations?

Online:

Or mail to: Komen Southeastern Colorado Affiliate 625 N. Cascade Ave. Suite 110 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 For donations on behalf of an individual participant or a team, please include that information with your check.

Q: Is there a deadline for fundraising?
No! Susan G. Komen raises money all year long to support our mission to end breast cancer. The deadline to be eligible for Race fundraising incentives is 9:00am on Race Day.    

Q. What are some ways I can fundraise for my team/my individual goal?
We have plenty of ideas on our Fundraising page!

Q: Is my registration fee tax-deductible?
No, your registration fee helps defray the costs of producing the Race and is not considered tax-deductible.  However, any amount that you choose to donate above the entry fee is tax-deductible.

Q: How do I form a team?
To be considered an official team, you will need 10 or more registered members by the morning of the Race. You can form a team or join a team online. For more information go to our Teams page, e-mail teams@komensecolorado.org or call 632-8887.

Facebook Application FAQs

Q: Can my friends or family add my application to their Facebook pages?
Only if they are registered Komen Southeastern Colorado Race participants. We don't currently support the ability for friends to fundraise on behalf of participants.

Q: If I accidentally deleted my application, can I re-add it?
Yes, you can simply go to your Participant Center and click the "Fundraise with Facebook" link to re-add it.

Q: Can I remove the application?
Yes, to remove the application, follow these steps - 1) Log in to Facebook 2) On the lower left part of your page you will see the Facebook logo with the word  Applications next to it. 3) Click on the little Facebook logo. 4) A menu will pop up; click on the Edit Applications link at the bottom of the pop-up box. 5) Next to the Southeastern Colorado Race for the Cure application, click the X in the right-hand column. This will remove the application from your page completely.

Q: I received a donation, but my application doesn't reflect it yet.
The application gets updated every few hours. Depending on when the donation came through, it may not be reflected yet. If you would like it to update immediately, you can click on the refresh link on the application and it will update the information in 2-3 minutes.