Event Checklist

Personalize a popular fundraising idea or create an event from scratch. Talk to friends, family and colleagues to find an event idea that really excites you and provides an opportunity for others to get involved. We’ve provided Purple Ribbon Event ideas to inspire you! Here are examples of a collaborative small fundraiser and a larger upscale fundraiser, both of which were very successful in raising awareness and funds.

Purple Ribbon events can take place any time of the year. Some of the most meaningful events are held on a special day or occasion to remember a loved one or during November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Select a date that allows sufficient time to plan, send invitations and promote. Make sure your venue is available and your key guests will be able to attend. Create a list of everything that needs to be done using these tips to get started.

Host an event in your backyard, a local park or book a venue that can accommodate the number of people you’re inviting. Remember to make sure the location is easily accessible and there is available parking for guests. If you plan to set up tables and seating or provide entertainment or DJ, determine your equipment and space needs first. These tips review locations, entertainment auction/raffle items relevant to your event.

Create an invite list of family, friends and co-workers. Does the venue accommodate the number of people you hope to attract? Organize a committee or recruit a couple enthusiastic, dedicated family members or friends with a variety of skills to share the responsibilities and help you execute your plan smoothly. Assign a volunteer and completion date for each task. Be sure to communicate your goals to all those involved. Consider this advice from a family working together to honor a loved one and host a fun event!

Start by registering your event on our website, create a fundraising page with a goal and utilize your event center as a guide. Consider your budget for expenses before you beginning planning logistics. By carefully taking your event expenses into consideration, more of your donors will see results from each donation. Remember, it’s never too early to start your fundraising efforts.

It’s called a Purple Ribbon Event for a reason! Purple is the color for pancreatic cancer awareness. Remember to request a purple spirit box for free and order more for larger events. We’ll send you purple ribbons, provide facts about pancreatic cancer to educate guests and include a few free items to get you started with your raffle/auction. Visit our purple store to purchase purple goodies for yourself or guests too.

Personalize a popular fundraising idea or create an event from scratch. Talk to friends, family and colleagues to find an event idea that really excites you and provides an opportunity for others to get involved. We’ve provided Virtual Purple Ribbon Event ideas to inspire you! Here are a couple examples including an online Yoga Zoom event for Giving Tuesday and a Facebook fundraiser honoring a loved one.

Purple Ribbon virtual events can take place any time of the year, especially because they take place online and can succeed no matter the weather at your venue or if guests live out of town. Some of the most meaningful events are held on a special day or occasion to remember a loved one or during November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Select a date that allows sufficient time to plan, send invitations and promote. Create a list of everything that needs to be done using these tips to get started (insert new link for virtual tips page).

Take your Purple Ribbon event online! You have several online options for hosting and fundraising. Around the world, people are getting creative on how they livestream thanks to inexpensive technology. Video conferencing tools have become a popular way for people to communicate with family, friends, and the organizations they care about. Learn more about online platform options including Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts and more to get started. If you create a Facebook Fundraiser, you also have the option of removing the logistics of an organizing an activity and can easily direct people to a custom Facebook Fundraising Page sharing a story and photos to raise awareness with your social media circle.

Create an invite list of family, friends and co-workers. Invite a couple supportive family members and friends with the skills to share the responsibilities of all tasks including forming a guest list. This step will help you execute your plan smoothly. Be sure to communicate your goals to all those involved. Don’t forget to check with the online platform you select to verify meeting capacity.

Start by registering your event or Facebook fundraiser to create a fundraising page with a goal. Utilize your event center as a guide if your page is on our website. Once you decide on an online activity idea you can start planning and fundraising!

It’s called a Purple Ribbon Event for a reason! Purple is the color for pancreatic cancer awareness. Remember to request a purple spirit box for free to get decked out on event day. Order more to send to loved ones at additional locations across the country. We’ll share facts about pancreatic cancer to educate guests and you can invite them to visit our purple store to purchase purple goodies that will also support research.