What are Facebook fundraising challenges?

Facebook Challenges are a fun way to show your support for causes like St. Jude. Participants complete a specific task while connecting with others in Facebook groups and raising funds from their networks.

How do I update or relaunch my Facebook fundraiser?

To update or relaunch your Facebook fundraiser, visit the Facebook group for your challenge and post your question.

Are Facebook Challenges free?

Yes, Facebook Challenges are free to participate in.

How do I register for Facebook Challenges for St. Jude?

To register for Facebook Challenges for St. Jude, visit the St. Jude website and follow the instructions to create your fundraiser on Facebook.

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How to start a Facebook Challenge

Starting a Facebook fundraising challenge is as easy as three simple steps:

1. Choose your challenge

First, decide what type of challenge you would like to promote. If you're not sure what that is, consider leaning into your passions. For example, do you have a strong interest in fitness? Consider a running or push-up challenge! View other challenge ideas.

2. Create your fundraiser

Once you've decided on your challenge, click the button below your selection. You'll be prompted to activate your fundraiser on Facebook and get step by step instructions on how to set up your fundraiser.

3. Share your challenge

Once you establish the details of your fundraising challenge, you can post and share it with friends, family, coworkers — whomever you like! To reach the widest possible audience, share the link to your challenge on additional social media platforms.

Facebook Challenges

Select an option to start your individual challenge today.

Anytime Facebook Challenges

Pick your activity and timing, and jump right into fundraising by selecting an option. To connect with other fundraisers, please join the St. Jude FUNdraising Fans Facebook group.

60 Miles

However you choose to move, get active for the kids of St. Jude in the 60 Miles Challenge.

Let's get moving

1,000 Pushups

Commit to "pushing" yourself as you conquer your exercise goals and fundraise for the kids St. Jude.

Push it to the Limit

30 Mile Dog Walk

Team up with your pup to take on the 30 Mile Dog Walk Challenge and fundraise for the kids of St. Jude.

Leash up

12 Days of 5Ks

Commit to yourself with our 12 Days of 5K’s Challenge while giving back to the kids of St. Jude.

Ready, set, go

30 Minutes for 30 Days

30 minutes every day for 30 days of whatever YOU choose , supporting the kids of St. Jude the whole way.

Enjoy every minute

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are unable to find your answer below, please visit the Facebook group for your challenge and post your question.

If your Facebook fundraiser is set to end sooner than you'd like, follow these steps to extend your end date:

Find your Facebook fundraising page.

Click edit.

Scroll to 'Set the End date".

Select your desired date.

Save.

If your Facebook fundraiser is connected to your personal fundraising account, follow these steps to end, delete and recreate your fundraiser connection:

Find your Facebook fundraising page

End your Facebook fundraiser

On mobile, tap the three dots above More and select End fundraiser

On a PC, under Donate, select More, then select End fundraiser

Delete your Facebook fundraiser

On mobile, tap the three dots above More and select Delete fundraiser

On PC, select More under the invite button, then select Delete Fundraiser. Select Delete to confirm

Create a new Facebook fundraiser from your participant center

Open and refresh your St. Jude Fundraising account for this event

Select the option to edit or connect to Facebook

If you can't select the date you want, please reach out to your Facebook group, your staff contact or contact Facebook Challenge support at challenge-info@alsac.stjude.org.
Participation in a Facebook Challenge is free. You can make a difference by starting a personal fundraiser to support the kids of St. Jude.
You can select one of the current challenges and join the group to get started.
A Facebook fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital still supports our mission. After registering for the challenge of your choice, please follow the prompt to create a new one. Thank you for supporting our mission!
Please look out for an email regarding the creation of your fundraiser. If you do not receive it within a week, please contact us at challenge-info@alsac.stjude.org.
Start logging miles or minutes when the monthly challenge begins. We suggest you track your mileage on your fundraising page using a pedometer, smart watch or a calendar like our tracking document, found in your challenge's Facebook group. Take a picture or screenshot and post it on your fundraiser page so your friends and family see and donate to St. Jude.
Yes, you are welcome to change the activity to suit your needs and ability level. Thank you for choosing to join our mission.
If you registered for the challenge and received your first donation on your Facebook fundraiser, we have your details and will be sending out your St. Jude item soon. Please allow two to four weeks for delivery.

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Make a difference for the children of St. Jude

Unlike other hospitals, the majority of funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors. The funds you raise help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - so they can focus on helping their child live.

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