Resources
Where the money goes
Where the money goes For the last decade, the Wilmot Cancer Institute has hosted the Warrior Walk + 5k to raise critical funds for cancer research. Patients, family, friends, and sponsors have come together every year to bond and express their gratitude through fundraising.
Course Information
Breakaway Challenge 27 Mile Ride
Breakaway Challenge 50 Mile Ride
Breakaway Challenge 75 Mile Ride
Wilmot Warrior Run 5K
Wilmot Warrior Walk 5K
Wilmot Warrior Walk 1 mile
Fundraising Tips
Our researchers and clinician-scientists remain dedicated to continuing the quest to conquer all cancers.
Personalize your participant page
We encourage you to personalize your participation page to help inspire your donors. You can personalize your page by adding a photo, sharing why you’re participating in Wilmot Warrior Weekend, and setting a goal for your participation or your team. If you’re challenging yourself to reach one of the Wilmot Warrior Incentive Levels, include that information as well.
Don’t be afraid to ask for donations
Cancer affects all of us: 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. You never know who may have had an experience with cancer that could lead them to want to give back. Consider asking for donations from friends, family members, current and former colleagues and classmates, your professional network, and your social network.
Set a goal
Set a goal for yourself: Consider striving for one of our incentive levels.
Set a goal for your team: Challenge your teammates to fundraise.
Spread the word
Share on social
Post your participant profile page on social media to share the Wilmot Warrior Weekend with your friends and family. To post your profile on Twitter or Facebook, login through the Wilmot Warrior Weekend website, and copy and paste the URL to a post.
Use the customizable social media templates below for Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Be sure to use the hashtag #WilmotWarrior and tag Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Square image for posts
Vertical banner for stories
Horizontal banner
Customizable Facebook image
Customizable stories image
Customizable Instagram image
Utilize templates
Download a customized Zoom background or Power Point template to help introduce friends, family, and colleagues to the Wilmot Warrior Weekend.
Host an event
Consider hosting an event such as happy hours, pickleball or poker tournaments, BBQs, cook-offs, trivia nights, or a golf tournament. Gather your teammates, have fun, and raise critical dollars for cancer research.
Send an email or a letter
In your note to your donors, explain why you are participating in the Wilmot Warrior Weekend and how cancer has touched your life. Include your fundraising goal, how the money will drive advances in cancer research, and how the Wilmot Cancer Institute is moving the frontier forward with world class research. Be sure to include the link to your fundraising page and share your excitement for the event.
Sample solicitation letter
Dear [Name],
I’m excited to share that I am participating in the Wilmot Warrior Weekend and have joined the fight against cancer. I will be [riding/running/volunteering] the [course name ex. Wilmot Breakaway80] which is [# of miles] on the weekend of September 30th and October 1st of 2023! This year I am [riding/running/volunteering] in honor of [insert names of those you are honoring, and any other personal details about them] and for the millions of other families who have been affected by cancer.
Cancer research is as important as ever. Please consider helping me in this journey by donating to my ride/run fundraising efforts. Everything raised will help fund innovative cancer research at the Wilmot Cancer Institute. My goal this year is [insert goal]. Please help me get there and donate what you can here: [link to your profile]. Thank you for your generous support! Together, we will leave cancer in the dust.