The September 2026 Peer-to-Peer roundup is here! This month we’re highlighting three organizations using GiveSignup to power fundraising events that are as unique as the causes they support—from a Thanksgiving Day 5K feeding San Diego’s most vulnerable to a breast cancer 5K expanding access to healthcare in McHenry County and a boldly named race channeling the power of exercise to fight cancer. Plus, check out GiveSignup’s newest peer-to-peer tool: Fundraiser Email.
25th Annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K
Proceeds from the Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K directly support Father Joe’s Villages’ Food Services Program, providing hot, nutritious meals to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity throughout San Diego. Now in its 25th year, this event has deep roots in the community—and their GiveSignup page does a great job of translating that mission into a compelling case for fundraising, even when participation doesn’t require it.
How They’re Using GiveSignup:
- Built a well-designed event page that clearly communicates the mission and creates an inviting experience for participants and donors.
- Although fundraising is optional for participants, they do an excellent job explaining the cause and encouraging supporters to go the extra mile by raising funds — striking the right balance between accessibility and fundraising motivation.
- Enabled the AI Chatbot to help answer participant questions and keep supporters engaged around the clock.
- Set up fundraising teams, giving participants a way to rally their friends and family around a shared goal and multiply their impact.
Care4 Breast Cancer Hybrid 5K
The Care4 Breast Cancer 5K raises funds to support Family Health Partnership Clinic in its mission to care for neighbors who lack access to healthcare services—providing breast cancer screenings, early diagnosis, preventative care, and breast health education to uninsured adults in McHenry County. Their GiveSignup page pairs strong design with one of the most important but often overlooked peer-to-peer details: default fundraiser messaging that actually works.
How They’re Using GiveSignup:
- Built a great-looking event page that reflects the warmth and urgency of their mission.
- Set up excellent default fundraiser messaging that gives participants a strong, ready-to-use starting point for reaching out to their networks—removing one of the biggest barriers to fundraising and making it easier for supporters to take that first step.
- Set up a store, giving participants and supporters an easy way to purchase event merchandise and contribute even further to the cause.
Cancer Can Suck a Cactus 5K
The name says it all. Proceeds from this event benefit three organizations fighting cancer on multiple fronts: METAvivor for stage 4 breast cancer research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for pediatric cancer research, and Cancer Can Suck a Cactus’s own mission to foster a global community that empowers and enables exercise—because research has shown that cancer hates exercise. Their GiveSignup page matches the energy of the cause with sharp design and fundraising incentives that give participants even more reason to get involved.
How They’re Using GiveSignup:
- Created a well-designed event page that brings the brand’s bold personality to life while keeping the mission and fundraising goal front and center, using font themes to create a polished, on-brand look.
- Highlighted compelling fundraising incentives that give participants an extra push to fundraise—turning registration into a springboard for real fundraising momentum.
New Feature: Fundraiser Email
GiveSignup’s new Fundraiser Email tool lets fundraisers email their network directly from their fundraiser page—no extra work for your admin team. Fundraisers can ask for support, thank donors, share an update, or make a final push before a deadline, all in their own voice and on their own schedule.
What to learn more about how GiveSignup can power your peer-to-peer fundraising event? Schedule a call with our team today!