Gifts to Holiday Heroes Change Lives


Do your friends and family know how many people Holiday Heroes helps each year? Make your fundraiser a success by sharing the real numbers behind our work.



Impact at a Glance

  • 14,500 patients and families supported last year
  • 6,000 Hero Packs delivered to children in hospitals
  • 5,700 sensory bags providing comfort during treatment
  • 78 in-person hospital parties bringing joy to pediatric units


What This Means

  • A child finding focus in an overwhelming moment
  • A moment of calm with sensory tools during treatment
  • A family sharing a small moment of joy together


Why It Matters

  • Every child deserves to feel like a kid—especially during the hardest moments.

Email Templates

Before the Campaign

Subject: Join me in Supporting Holiday Heroes


Hi [First Name],


I am excited to announce that I am supporting Holiday Heroes during their [CAMPAIGN NAME] by taking on the role of a fundraising champion. My fundraising will help Holiday Heroes to [OBJECTIVE - take from the organization's story]!


[Fundraiser Story: Why are you supporting this organization? What impact has this organization had on you/your family/your friends?]


[Example: Your contributions can make a big impact] 


$25 → Helps five children create their own superhero cape and mask

$50 → Provides six sensory kits to help children stay calm during treatment (High-demand item)

$100 → Provides seven activity boxes for patients and families to enjoy together

$300 → Brings a costumed character visit to a pediatric unit


[CAMPAIGN NAME] is a 24-hour giving challenge to celebrate the generosity of our great state, so join the movement by contributing to my fundraiser on [DATE]! Check out my fundraising page here: [LINK TO FUNDRAISING PAGE]


Thank you for supporting me and Holiday Heroes!

During the Campaign

Subject: [CAMPAIGN NAME] is here - Support Holiday Heroes


Hi [First Name],


Can you believe [CAMPAIGN NAME] is almost over? With [$ AMOUNT YOU’VE RAISED] already raised for Holiday Heroes, I am proud of my impact as a fundraising champion!


I am so thankful for the support of my community throughout this campaign - but the giving isn’t over yet! Visit my fundraising page at [FUNDRAISING PAGE LINK] and make a contribution to help me reach my goal.


You can also show your support by sharing my fundraising page with your friends and family on social media!


Thank you again!

After the Campaign

Hi [First Name],


Thank you so much for all of your support during the [CAMPAIGN NAME]. Because of you, I was able to raise $X for Holiday Heroes! Together, we made a difference in the lives of children and families facing some of their hardest days in the hospital.


You rock!


Fundraise for your birthday!

Download our Templates below

Want the perfect gift for your next birthday?


Invite friends & family to donate to Holiday Heroes in your honor by sharing one of our ready-to-post social media templates.


It's a simple, meaningful way to bring joy to kids in the hospital while making your birthday count!

Fundraising Ideas

How to raise $500

$500 can turn a hospital day into something unforgettable—bringing a character visit and Hero Packs to an entire pediatric unit. It turns a routine day in the hospital into a shared moment of joy for children and their families.


  • Make a self-donation of $20 - $20
  • Ask your significant other to donate $25 - $45
  • Reach out to 3 close family members for $40 each - $165
  • Ask your closest friend for $50, or two friends for $25 - $215
  • Ask 5 co-workers for $10 each - $265
  • Post a message on social media with a link to your page $100 - $365
  • Send personal emails to your co-workers and extended professional network $50 - $415
  • Reach out to your extended family for support $85 - $500!


Fundraising Tips

1. Setting up your fundraiser

Set a Goal. Pick a number that you feel is achievable for your personal fundraising goal – you can always edit this on your page once you get a feel for the campaign. Keep in mind that donors like to see your progress and are more motivated to give if the goal is close.

Make it Personal. Update your fundraising page with personal touches: Tell your story on why this effort is important to you. Upload a short video, perhaps of you carrying out the work of Holiday Heroes

Self-Donations. Consider making a donation to your page to get things started, even if it's small it will show you believe in your own efforts!

2. activating your network

Draft Potential Donor List. Think of people that you can count on for their support – friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers.

Start Small and Build. Email drives more donations then social media. If possible, try emailing in small batches, such as 10, instead of larger batches.

Use Numbers. Find a creative way to ask for support using numbers. Ask people to donate $12 on the 12th of the month, or to donate the total of their birthday (month plus day).

3. keeping the momentum

Update Often. Don’t just send out asks, send out updates on your progress as well. Let your donors know when you’ve reach certain milestones, or if there has been an exciting updates.

Use Deadlines. Work towards specific dates and milestones to create some urgency and rally support; donors can be more inclined to give if they know there’s an approaching deadline.

Thank Them. Be sure to personally thank your supporters, either by email, phone, eCards or in person; they want to know you appreciate them!

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