COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING
Hope In motion
Hope in Motion is Fund a Life’s peer-to-peer fundraising community where everyday people turn meaningful moments into support for someone facing a life-altering challenge. Start a fundraiser, share your story, and invite others to be part of something bigger. Let’s put hope in motion.
0
Lives Changed
0
Awarded
0
Grants Issued
WHY IT MATTERS
Your Story Can Change
Someone’s Life
The funds raised through Hope in Motion support real people in our community: families battling cancer, survivors of tragic accidents, and individuals facing life’s most difficult moments.
Through Fund a Life, your fundraiser becomes immediate hope when someone needs it most. Every campaign helps bring relief, encouragement, and support to families navigating life’s hardest seasons.
Ready to put hope in motion? Email romell@fundalife.org to connect with our team before you get started.
HOW IT WORKS
Starting a Fundraiser Is Simple
Start Your Fundraiser
Create your fundraiser and share why this cause matters to you. Whether you're honoring someone you love, celebrating a milestone, or inspired to help, your story invites others to join you in bringing hope to someone in need.
Share With Others
Invite friends, family, and your community to support your fundraiser. When people hear your story, they become part of something bigger and help spread generosity throughout your network.
Make a Difference
Every campaign helps bring hope, relief, and support to individuals and families facing life’s hardest moments. Together, your community can turn compassion into real help when someone needs it most.
YOUR STORY MATTERS
host A Fundraiser
Hope in Motion allows everyday people to turn meaningful moments into support for someone facing a life-altering challenge. Some people celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or milestones by inviting friends and family to donate instead of giving gifts. Others share their story after overcoming illness or hardship and raise support for someone walking a similar path.
Many choose to honor a loved one through a memorial fundraiser, carrying their legacy forward by bringing hope to someone else in need. Every story is different, but each one has the power to bring people together.
How will you put hope in motion? Reach out to Rachel and let’s get started!
SUPPORT A CAMPAIGN
Give to a Hope in Motion Fundraiser
Not ready to start a fundraiser but still want to make an impact? You absolutely can. Across our community, individuals and families are hosting Hope in Motion campaigns to bring hope, relief, and support to people facing life-altering challenges. Explore active fundraisers below and consider joining their mission to help someone in need.
-
Evan Alfords Fundraising Idea
After losing Mike to oral cancer, the Cavanaugh family found that Fund a Life stood beside them through their hardest days. This year, Mike’s son Cole turned 7 and decided he didn’t want birthday presents. His only wish was for everyone to be healthy and happy. So instead of gifts, the family asked friends and loved ones to give to Fund a Life in Mike’s name. That turned their loss into help for another family facing the same journey.
-
Spring Bling Jewelry Raffle
Enter for a chance to win a $10,000 Cooper & Binkley Jewelers shopping spree while supporting local families facing life-altering medical challenges. Fund a Life is here for the over 40 families in our community walking through some of their hardest moments right now. Only 200 tickets available, so your odds are great and your impact is real. Drawing held end of June 18th. You do not need to be present to win.
-
Hands on Health Spring Fundraiser
For the third year running, Hands on Health Chiropractic in Brighton is partnering with Fund a Life for their Spring Fundraiser, running April 6 through May 11. New patients can get a full exam, X-rays, and consultation for just $50, with 100% of fees donated and matched by Hands on Health. Raffle tickets, direct donations, and walk-ins are all welcome. Every dollar goes straight to families in crisis right here in our community.
Past Hope in Motion Events
-
Spring Bling Jewelry Raffle, hosted by Cooper & Binkley Jewelers. Enter to win $10,000 shopping spree. 200 tickets available, one will win.
Hands on Health Spring Fundraiser, hosted by Hands on Health Chiropractic. New patients can get full exam, x-rays and consultation for just $50, with 100% of fees donated and matched.
-
Lamplighters Presents Motown, hosted by Livingston Lamplighters | October 5th 2025
Run with Mae 2025 fundraiser, hosted by the Birdson Family | September 7th 2025
DCFC fundraiser, hosted by the Detroit City Football Club | September 6th 2025
40% of proceeds from tickets purchased will be given to Fund a Life!
New Patient Referral fundraiser, hosted by Hands on Health Chiropractic | May 2025
Caerusnet's REFERRALTOPIA Professional Development & Live Networking | March 2025
-
New Patient Referral fundraiser, hosted by Hands on Health Chiropractic | May 2024
Chenango Summer Shenanigans, hosted by Chenango Lake Retreat | August 10th, 2024
Sip & Shop, hosted by Brass + Oak and Wines for Humanity | August 15th, 2024
Growl-er Brewfest, hosted by Livingston County | October 6th, 2024
All You Can Eat Pizza Fundraiser, hosted by Captain’s On Main | October 10th, 2024
All You Can Eat Pizza Fundraiser, hosted by Log Cabin Howell | October 23rd, 2024
Pizza Fundraiser Competition, hosted by The Label, Bourbon’s, Captain’s On Main, and Log Cabin
Holiday Bazaar, hosted by 242 Community Church | November 2024
Capture Memories, Ignite Hope, hosted by Noreen Owens Photography | December 2024
Santa Photos, hosted by Evan Alford | December 2024
Fundraiser Toolkit FAQs
Getting Started
-
Not exactly. This toolkit gives you the freedom to plan your event your way, but we ask that you submit your fundraiser concept before launching so our team can stay connected and offer guidance if needed.
-
Not at all. The ideas in this toolkit are meant to inspire you. Feel free to design a fundraiser that fits your personality, business, or community.
Donations & Logistics
-
We would love to collect your donation in person. When your fundraiser wraps up, email skramer@fundalife.org to schedule a visit from our team. If meeting in person is not possible, you can mail your donation to 209 W Main St #105, Brighton, MI 48116, or submit a lump-sum donation online through our website.
-
If you would like a representative to attend, contact Director of Development Shevalla Kramer at skramer@fundalife.org. We love being part of community fundraisers and will do our best to support your event however we can. While Mark’s availability varies, our team will always try to be involved whenever possible.
-
No. Independent fundraisers cannot use Fund a Life’s 501(c)(3) number or nonprofit status.
-
As part of the Independent Fundraiser program, Fund a Life cannot:
Pull permits or insurance
Underwrite or pay event expenses
Branding & Promotion
-
Yes. Please use the provided sub-logo from the toolkit. You’ll also find brand standards included to guide your digital or printed designs.
-
Yes. You are welcome to print and share any materials provided. If you’re local to Brighton, we recommend First Impression Print & Marketing or The UPS Store in Brighton for high-quality printing and great service.
-
We cannot guarantee event promotion for independent fundraisers, but we will do our best to share any content you tag us in on social media and may include a mention in our next newsletter. You can also request to have your event added to our Community Fundraiser page using the form on our website.
-
Absolutely. We encourage you to post before, during, or after your event to help spread the word. Be sure to tag us and use our hashtags so we can celebrate your impact with you.