HOST AN EVENT

Help Raise Funds and Awareness

With your help, we’ll accelerate the pace of meeting our fundraising goals!

With breast cancer affecting 1 in 8 women, chances are you already know, or can anticipate knowing someone who will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Your support not only funds research, it funds results!

Complete our Host an Event form now!

Who Can Fundraise? Anyone!

  • Your Company or Retail Location

  • Your Circle of Friends or Social Club

  • Your Sports Team, Club, or Association

  • Your Campus or Neighborhood

Event in a Box

Our customizable Event in a Box is available with a minimum fundraising donation of $250. We’ll provide a pretty pink box filled with items to help you host a partner event to benefit the Foundation.

 

*Contents are subject to change, as patterns and event needs vary.

 

What’s Inside*

  • Foundation Handouts Facts that show the impact of your support.

  • Survivor Gifts A small surprise to celebrate those who have battled breast cancer.

  • Door Prize Pretty (and pink) Vera Bradley product for a door prize or auction item.

  • Balloon Arch Kit Add a pop of pink with a festive balloon arch.

  • Pink Ribbons Hope hangs in every pink ribbon hung.

  • Pink Straws Sip something sweet out of straws decorated with pink ribbons.

  • Table Linen Dress up tables with Vera Bradley patterns with purpose.

Hosting a party for 10 guests or fewer? No Problem! Contact us for assistance.

Secrets to Success

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or an event for hundreds, here are the first steps to take:

  • Choose Your Theme Pick something you’d be excited to attend and have fun with it.

  • Set a Goal  How much would you like to raise for the Foundation? No goal is too high!

  • Invite Others When friends, family, and co-workers join you, there is more time, talent, and treasure to share. 

  • Here to Help We have great resources to help you pan a perfect partner event. We love to make new friends across the country!

Event Tips

  • Pink Food and Beverages Scour your supermarket for pink food and beverages. You’ll find a assortment of cute pink cans, drinks, and bakery treats.

  • Make Your Flowers Fuss-Free If your budget is limited, you can still achieve a striking effect by sticking to one color palette or type of flower.

  • Use Spray Paint Hunting for pink elements may not be in your budget, but you can spray paint just about anything you have on hand.

  • Take Photos Hire a photographer or take your own photos. Share the photos on social media and don’t forget to send some (or all) to us at kray@verabradley.com.

  • Tag Us Follow and tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we have the capability to comment and share.

Event Theme Ideas

  • Cupcakes for a Cure Bake your best

  • Sips & Sweets Soirée  Offer pink drinks & dessert

  • Party on the Patio Sip & snack

  • Brunching for Breast Cancer Throw an eggcellent brunch

  • Gather the Girls  Host a pink picnic

  • Hope for the Holidays  Give the gift of giving

  • Moms & Mimosas  Pour some pink

  • Bouquets for Breast Cancer Create your own flower bar

  • Toss for a Cause Host a pink cornhole tournament

Ideas and Inspiration

For a list of event ideas, from playful themes to creative activities, and everything in between, see our downloadable Partner Program!

If you are inspired to raise funds, but not quite ready to host an event, another option is to set up an online fundraising page.

Any publicity must refer to us as the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer

Questions? 
Contact us with questions to Kathy Ray at KRay@verabradley.com