Thrive For Shriver - Support Camp Shriver!
We challenge you to join us for one or more of our series of activities to raise funds for Camp Shriver. Your donation will directly support 150+ campers, 50% with a disability, this summer and school year. Additionally, a donation to Thrive for Shriver will help support our Boston Marathon campaign, ensuring that Camp Shriver continues our strong partnership with a team in the Boston Marathon for years to come.
Team Camp Shriver: Legacy
Because crossing the finish line was just the beginning.
Team Camp Shriver: Legacy is a community of runner alumni committed to keeping Camp Shriver running strong by raising $1,000 by April 1.
Interested? You don't even have to run a single mile. You could:
- 🏈 Host a Super Bowl squares fundraiser.
- 🌽 Organize a cornhole tournament this fall.
- 🍝 Bring back your favorite marathon fundraiser.
- 🎉 Create something entirely new.
However you choose to raise your $1,000, you'll be helping protect Camp Shriver's future.
Still interested in lacing up for Camp Shriver? Join our team for the Flutie 5K! Details below!
Legacy Team Members will receive:
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes invitations to meet with Camp Shriver leadership and staff
- First opportunity to RSVP for Team Camp Shriver Zoom updates and special events
- Exclusive Camp Shriver Legacy swag
- Recognition as one of the alumni helping secure Camp Shriver's future
- And a few more surprises along the way!
This isn't just another fundraiser. It's a way for the people who know Camp Shriver best to help ensure future runners—and future campers—have the same life-changing experience that brought us all together. Team Camp Shriver 4 Life!
Run, Walk or Roll the Flutie 5K with Camp Shriver
Team Camp Shriver will once again be participating in Flutie 5K this October.
You can help by...
Option 1: RUN!
- Sign Up to Run! Join us in Natick or VIRTUALLY - Run, Walk, or Roll wheverer you are and Flutie will mail your shirt and medal to you. Your $35 participant fee will go directly to Camp Shriver!
Option 2: RUN & FUNDRAISE!
- Register AND raise at least $150 and you’ll get a refund of your registration fee AND all the funds you raise will go directly to Camp Shriver!
Option 3: SLEEP IN & GIVE!
- If run, walk or rolling simply isn’t in the cards for you this year, you can always SUPPORT Team Camp Shriver and Director of Development, Barbara Gildea, and make a gift of inclusion today! All funds directly to Camp Shriver!
RACE DETAILS
Sunday, October 25th @ 9AM
Memorial Field at Natick High School
84 West Street, Natick, MA 01760 US
Additional Challenges
Football Playoff Squares for Camp Shriver
What: Host squares for your friends and family as part of your football champion celebrations! Camp Shriver will provide materials and tutorial on how to set up squares for interested individuals. Interested? Contact barbara.gildea@umb.edu!
Create Your Own Signature Event
What: There are so many excellent fundraisers that our volunteers love. What was your FAVORITE fun fundraiser for Camp Shriver? Make it your SIGNATURE EVENT and host it YEARLY for Camp Shriver!
When: Whenever you wish! Plan on your schedule, anytime befween January and April!
Some Ideas: Host a bake sale, create some Camp Shriver ridiculousness (if you can raise $1,000 in 1 week, you will: wear a costume in a 5K, dye your hair, eat an insect/gallon of icecream, etc.), partner with a company that gives Camp Shriver a percentage of the day's sales, host a party (e.g. candles, tuppaware, leggings, jewelry), or whatever makes you happy!
TRIVIA!
What: Host a Trivia Event for Camp Shriver and create a fun, fascinating night with prizes for the top teams and give-aways for all participants!
How To:
- Contact a trivia host (in person or virtual) and book your night.
- Market event to friends and family.
- Gathers team of 4-6 friends, who make a team pledge of at least $100.
- Have a fabulous night of facts, fun and fundraising for our campers!
March Madness Camp Shriver
What: Using one of the many sites that organize March Madness pool, friends and family make a donation to Camp Shriver to participate and submit their own bracket. Winners split the pool with Camp Shriver!
Want to Learn More? Do you have a great idea for an event in this series? Join our volunteer team, comprised of runner and staff alumni! Email Barbara.Gildea@umb.edu for more information.