Helping You Make Every Step Count

Welcome, Trail Blazers!

You’ve gathered your team, you've set up your page, now it’s time to fundraise for Hikes For Hope and Camp Casco. Read below for examples and best practices when it comes to fundraising. We’re here to help!

“Don't be afraid to ask everyone you know [for donations]. People can always say no (but they usually don't ), and make it fun! I made a raffle for my donors, and the winner would get a home-baked cake from me.”

—2024 HALL OF FAME TRAIL BLAZER YASMIN GHASSAB

Share Your Story And Your “Why”

Your FundRazr page includes Camp Casco’s mission, but this is your chance to open your heart and share your personal connection.

Success in online fundraising comes from the emotional appeal: when donors feel connected to you and the “why” behind your decision to fundraise for Camp Casco, they are significantly more likely to contribute to your campaign. Here are some ways to help you personalize your story:

  • What inspired you to fundraise? Are you a childhood cancer survivor (or any cancer survivor)? Have you seen the camp’s impact first-hand? Do you simply believe in giving back to your community? Whatever inspired you to sign up for Trail Blazers, share it!

  • What do you feel when you think about Camp Casco and our work? When someone asks you about Camp Casco and what we do, what would you tell them? How would you describe our impact to someone who may not be familiar with us?

  • Do you have a special connection with Camp Casco? Have you been to camp or know someone who has? Maybe you’ve been a camp counselor or know someone who has volunteered with us. Maybe you were once a camper yourself! If you have a connection to camp, your donors will love to hear about it.

The more you personalize your page, the more connected your potential donors will feel. Sharing meaningful tidbits about your journey over a generic link with no information will make a huge difference in your fundraising!

Sharing a candid, 1-2 minute video of yourself explaining why you’re choosing to hike for Camp Casco is a fantastic way to drive donations! This short video can be used on your FundRazr page and social media platforms. Click here for pointers on how to create an effective fundraising video.

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Spread The Word

Once your story is live, it’s time to share! Post the link to your page on social media, email your friends and family, and let your community cheer you on. Let people see what you’re up to and why fundraising for Camp Casco is important to you.

Have more questions?

More Trail Blazer Support

Check out more resources to help build your Trail Blazer team and plan your hike:

👩🏽‍💻 How To Set Up Your Fundraising Page

👫 Inspire Others And Build Your Trail Blazer Team

🥾 Planning Your Perfect Hike

Program Perks

  • Customizable team and individual fundraising pages

  • A fundraising toolkit to help you spread the word

  • Weekly tips and tricks to help you prepare for success

  • The chance to win exclusive prizes

  • The opportunity to give a childhood cancer survivor a life-changing experience at Camp Casco 2025

Hall Of Fame

Meet the Trail Blazers who went above and beyond in 2024.