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Below we’ve brainstormed 20 ideas to get you started on a fundraiser with the Legs for Luke team.

30 Days of Daily Walks
Not a runner? No problem. For 30 days, commit to a daily walk — around your block, at the park, or with your kids. Share your journey, post photos of your steps, and inspire others while raising funds for families who need it most. Every step you take is a step for Luke.

10,000 Steps Challenge
Hit 10,000 steps a day and let your friends keep you accountable! Track your progress and post updates — every extra lap around the neighborhood means more awareness and more support for Live Like Luke. Invite friends to sponsor your steps and watch the impact grow.

Couch to 5K Program
Always wanted to start running? Now’s your chance. Join a Couch to 5K program and share your progress from the very first jog to crossing your first finish line. Each milestone shows your dedication to the cause — and to changing lives.

Fitness Bingo Card
Turn fitness into a game! Grab a bingo card of simple activities — like doing 20 jumping jacks, taking a family walk, or biking around the block. Post your progress as you cross off each square, and encourage your supporters to donate as you ‘go for bingo’ for Luke.

Try Something New Challenge
Ever wanted to try yoga, kickboxing, or even hula-hooping? Pick a week and challenge yourself to try a new type of exercise every day. Share videos of your adventures, let your supporters vote on what you try next, and make fitness fun while raising funds for Live Like Luke.

Train for a Local Race
Sign up for a local race event and invite supporters to follow along as you train and race. Share your route, your progress, and your finish line photo — all while showing that every mile matters for families in need.

Train for a Major Event:
Ready to take on the next level? Share the journey of preparing for a major event like the Dallas Marathon, or maybe something even bigger, like New York or Boston.

Weekly Theme Challenges
Keep things fresh with a weekly fitness theme: cycling one week, yoga the next, strength training after that. Post your routines and let supporters join you virtually or sponsor your dedication. Show that fitness and fundraising can be fun, creative, and impactful.

Personal Best Challenges
Set your sights on breaking your own records — fastest mile, longest bike ride, heaviest lift. Share your wins with your network and invite them to sponsor your pursuit of personal bests. Every achievement inspires hope and fuels change.

Fitness Scavenger Hunt
Mix exercise with adventure! Create a scavenger hunt list of fitness tasks and local landmarks — run to the park, do squats at the library, bike to the coffee shop. Post photos at each stop, and let supporters donate to send you to your next challenge.

Team Step Count Competition:
Get a group together and compete against other teams to log the most steps in a week or a month. Post your team totals, share progress photos, and invite friends to sponsor your miles. Teamwork makes the dream work — for fitness and for fundraising

Neighborhood Walk-Off
Turn your block into a team and challenge the next street over! See who can raise the most funds or cover the most miles in a set time. Share photos from neighborhood walks and let friendly competition fuel generosity for Live Like Luke.

Corporate Fitness Challenge
Departments compete for fitness glory while fundraising for a great cause. Track miles, steps, or workouts during the month, and let employees rally their networks for donations. Build camaraderie, inspire wellness, and do good at the same time.

Group Themed Workouts
Pick a fun theme — superheroes, 80s workout, pajama yoga — and gather your team to work out in costume. Share the hilarious photos online, tag your donors, and raise awareness while having a blast. Fitness doesn’t have to be serious to make a serious impact.”

Relay Events
Organize a virtual relay where each team member takes a turn running, walking, or biking a set distance. Pass the ‘virtual baton’ online and share updates as your team works together to cover big miles. Every leg of the relay adds up to lasting change for families in need.

Ultra-Endurance Weekend
Pick one weekend to push your limits: maybe a 50-mile ride, a 20-mile hike, or a multi-sport endurance test. Invite donors to pledge per mile or per hour, and show them how extreme commitment translates into extreme generosity

Train for a Triathlon Event
Swim, bike, run — do it all for Luke. Document your training journey toward a triathlon and inspire others with your grit. Each discipline is a story, and every drop of sweat becomes a symbol of hope for families fighting their own battles.

Ironman Prep
140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running. Training for an Ironman is one of the toughest challenges out there — but you can dedicate that journey to helping kids and families through Live Like Luke. Share your sacrifices, your milestones, and your determination to go the distance.

Extreme Theme Week
Dedicate one week to all-out effort: a mountain run one day, a long-distance swim the next, maybe a double workout Saturday. Post daily updates and ask supporters to cheer you on (and donate!) as you push yourself harder than ever before

Charity Ladder Challenge
Let donations set your goals. Start small — maybe a 1-mile run. For every $50 raised, unlock the next step: 3 miles, 5 miles, a 10-mile bike ride. The more support you get, the tougher the challenge. Turn fundraising into a community-powered ladder of endurance.

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