Community Fundraising

Together Toward Cures: Start Your Fundraiser for Neuroendocrine Cancer

Hosting a community fundraiser is a powerful way to honor a loved one, celebrate thrivership, or rally your network around a cause that drives progress. Every event—big or small—contributes to lifesaving research and brings us closer to better treatments and cures for neuroendocrine cancer. Your support helps fuel hope and discovery for patients and families around the world.

Whether you’re planning a walk, a golf outing, a neighborhood social, or a virtual campaign, we’re here to help you turn your ideas into meaningful impact.

Let’s Get Started

  1. Review our Community Fundraising Guidelines
    Get step-by-step advice, event ideas, and everything you need to create a successful fundraiser.
  2. Complete the Event Application
    Submit your event for approval at least 90 days in advance so we can support you appropriately.
  3. Use the Budget Template
    Keep your planning on track with a clear, flexible template to estimate expenses and fundraising goals.
  4. Explore the March 18, 2025 Webinar Presentation
    Get insights and ideas from NETRF staff and experienced fundraisers who’ve built successful events in their communities.

How NETRF Supports You

As your partner in this effort, we can:
  • Offer planning support and best practices tailored to your event goals
  • Promote your event on our website, social media, and newsletters
  • Provide materials like bracelets and print-ready collateral
  • Supply templates, speaking points, and customizable outreach materials
  • Supply templates, Offer an authorization letter and tax-exempt status documentation for sponsors points, and customizable outreach materials

Your Role as a Community Fundraiser

Your leadership makes the difference. As an event organizer, you’ll:
  • Gather a planning team to help coordinate logistics and outreach
  • Promote the event through social media, email, posters, or flyers
  • Manage logistics: registration, ticketing, volunteers, vendors, and set-up
  • Cover event costs (NETRF does not reimburse expenses)
  • Ensure all donations are submitted within 45 days of the event
  • Thank your donors and share photos or stories about your impact
  • Follow our fundraising and branding guidelines to ensure alignment with NETRF’s mission

Let’s Create Something Meaningful

When you bring people together around a cause like neuroendocrine cancer research, you’re creating more than an event—you’re building a moment of hope, strength, and progress. NETRF is here to support you. Thank you!

Ready to begin? Contact Steve Perna at 617-470-6070 or email us to get started.

2nd Annual "Sheryl Strong" Fundraiser

14th Annual Firsty Family Moonlight Walk

Upcoming Community Events

Frank DeBenedetto Golf Tournament
Hosted by Gina and Marie DeBenedetto
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Knob Hill Golf Club, Manalapan Township, NJ

16th Annual Firsty Family Moonlight Walk
Hosted by Wayne Firsty in memory of Julie Seltzer-Firsty
Friday, October 3, 2025
Palo Alto Baylands, Palo Alto, CA

Celebration for Sheryl
Hosted by Jim Jungsten
Saturday, November 1, 2025
North Ridge Country Club, Fair Oaks, CA

effNETs Fundraiser (Golf Tournament and Reception)
Hosted by Chris & Jessica Ochoa
Friday, November 21, 2025
Stoneybrook West Golf Course, Winter Garden, FL