What is #36aDay?
Never forget - 36 is the number of kids diagnosed with
cancer each day in the US. And now with Cookies for Kids' Cancer,
#36aday is a campaign that will get you moving while
also raising money for research. What does "get moving" mean?
- Simple: lace up your ASICS sneakers then run, walk, bike, or take a class for at least 36 minutes.
- Don’t want to lace up? Lie down! Take a yoga or
pilates class that’s at least 36 minutes long and dedicate your time to
children battling cancer.
- Like to swim? That counts, too. Jump in, swim laps and make it count for kids by going at least 36 minutes.
Truth: it doesn’t matter what you do, just get moving to honor the 36 children being diagnosed with cancer every single day.
How does #36aDay help kids?
In a word: fundraising. Through Cookies for Kids’
Cancer’s #36aday campaign, you can be a part of a national campaign of
people who are on the move
to make a difference for kids battling cancer. JOIN this campaign,
start your own personal fundraising page, and then
inspire your friends, family, neighbors or colleagues to donate in
support of your efforts and in honor of kids.
What are the next steps?
- Set two goals - first, set a personal goal. Do you
want to get moving EVERY day for a month? Or maybe 3 times a week while
training for a race?
Are you trying to lose weight/get healthy/stay fit?
Whatever the reason to get moving, don’t be afraid to name your personal
goal and then do it for kids!
- Second goal - fundraising. The way to help kids is
by funding research, so inspire everyone you know to give. The more you
raise, the bigger the difference you will make.
Want to match dollar for dollar what the Federal
Government gives for Phase 1 Clinical Trials? Raise $2,000. Or make your
fundraising symbolic -
perhaps raising $36 a day for 100 straight days.
These are just two ideas - Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is happy to help you
set a goal. . .and reach it.
- Final step: share, share, share. Use your goals to
educate your friends about childhood cancer and inspire them to support
Send emails to everyone explaining why you are
committed to #36aday, and don’t forget to share how close you are to
meeting your goals.
Even have fun with your updates - post pictures on
social media that show your sneakers laced up, your yoga mat on the
floor, or your elliptical timer at
the beginning of a 36 minute workout. Cookies for
Kids’ Cancer will help you with sample social media posts and reminders
to keep going to meet your goals.