Easy Ways to Donate to Breast Cancer Causes

Donating is a quick and easy way for you to help in the fight against breast cancer without having to get too involved. Whether you like exercising or shopping, or just want to give money, we've got no-fuss ways to help you give.

On your marks, get set, donate!

Do you want to help find a cure and get in shape at the same time? It might sound impossible, but by participating in a charity walk/run, you're practically doing just that. And no red cape required. All you need are your sneakers and a water bottle and you're ready to hit the road in these fun fund-raising events.

Some of these events also offer a great opportunity for you to challenge yourself physically. So grab a couple of girlfriends and get out there! And if you don't want to run or walk, you can always volunteer.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive walk taking place in more than 100 cities throughout the country. The walk is typically 3.1 miles (5K) or 5 miles in length. Learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and find an event near you. Find other fund-raising events in your area through at the American Cancer Society.

Race for the Cure
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is the largest series of 5K runs and fitness walks in the world. The 5K runs/walks happen throughout the year in cities across the country. Learn more about the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and find an event near you.

Breast Cancer 3-Day
If you want a more challenging event, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation also sponsors the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk. This walk is a 60-mile course covered in three days and takes place in 12 cities across the country. Sign up for an event now, or begin your training for one next year. Learn more about the Breast Cancer 3-Day.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
If you don't want to take a day off work but still want the challenge of a long race, try the two-day Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Over the course of the weekend, you can choose to either walk 26.2 miles (marathon distance) or push for 39.3 miles (a marathon and a half) total. Learn more about the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

Give a mammogram to a woman in need

With one simple click on The Breast Cancer Site you can help fund free mammograms to low-income, inner-city and minority women who are at higher risk for breast cancer due to lack of awareness and access to screening tests and adequate health care. The mammograms are paid for by the site's advertising sponsors and provided by the National Breast Cancer Foundation to women in need. Bookmark the page and click every day. Then pass it on to your friends and encourage them to do the same.

Donate from your desk

If you want to give but simply don't have the time to commit to a fund-raising event, online donating is the way to go. Here are several breast cancer organizations and links to their online donation pages. You don't even have to dig around in your bag for your checkbook. All you need is your credit card, and in a few clicks, you're done. If only everything were that simple!

American Cancer Society
Arguably the nation's most well-known cancer organization, the American Cancer Society is dedicated to the prevention, education, research, advocacy and services of all types of cancer. Learn more about the American Cancer Society or make a donation now.

BreastCancer.org
BreastCancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breast cancer education. Learn more about breastcancer.org or make a donation now.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer is a national nonprofit education and support organization serving women and families. Its mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life by addressing women's medical, psychosocial, emotional, legal and financial concerns and offers all services at low or no cost. Learn more about Living Beyond Breast Cancer or make a donation now.

National Breast Cancer Coalition
The National Breast Cancer Coalition is the nation's largest grassroots advocacy group that focuses on research, increasing access for all women to high-quality treatment and care, and influencing policy and issues that affect women living with breast cancer. Learn more about the National Breast Cancer Coalition or make a donation now.

National Breast Cancer Foundation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation works to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need. Learn more about the National Breast Cancer Foundation or make a donation now.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country and a respected voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors. Learn more about the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship or make a donation now.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation works to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world. Learn more about the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or make a donation now.

Sisters Network Inc.
Sisters Network Inc. is the first national African American breast cancer survivorship network. Sisters Network Inc. works to increase local and national attention to the effect that breast cancer has in the African American community. Learn more about Sisters Network Inc. or make a donation now.

Young Survival Coalition
The Young Survival Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the concerns and issues of women under 40 living with breast cancer. It focuses on education, advocacy and awareness, and serves as a support network for young women living with breast cancer. Learn more about the Young Survival Coalition or make a donation now.