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DetermiNation is the ACS event endurance program that includes cycling, running, hiking, & more while raising funds & awareness for the mission.

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Did you know that Team DetermiNation is a part of 7 of the 8 Abbott World Marathon Majors?! You can work towards your 6, 7, or 8 star journey and make your miles more meaningful along the way with us!
To express your interest and get more information, you can fill out our form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jHa7r4LWrUKPfnIC0GwLYUmtjhf0Oe1Oq8Nx9dFYLaNUNkU1Wk5UVk9OWTlNRlVUS1hMRzZTV1c3Sy4u&route=shorturl by @acsdnation

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Happy Wednesday Team DetermiNation!

September had some AMAZING events so we wanted to shout out the incredible fundraising efforts for each. Scroll through to see a recap of the top fundraisers, both individual and team!

Thank you to everyone who participates in our events and fundraises to end cancer as we know it, for everyone! by @acsdnation

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IT IS MEDAL MONDAY!!!

We will now have a designated #MedalMonday each month to make sure we are highlighting all of our athletes' successes!

There have been so many races and events recently (many just yesterday!) so we would love for you to share your medals and showcase the incredible accomplishments you have had! Whether it was a DetermiNation event or your hometown race, please share a photo of you and your medal in the comments! Or share your photo on your social and tag us!

Congratulations to all! by @acsdnation

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BIG weekend stateside & internationally! Best of luck to our runners in California taking on the Long Beach Marathon, our hikers taking on the El Camino de Santiago, and our RECORD BREAKING runners who have raised over $3 million so far taking on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
We are so proud of all of you and can't thank you enough for your efforts! Drop your good luck wishes in the comments below! by @acsdnation

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Our Fundraising Tip of the Week!

Football season is here and football squares are a fun and easy way to raise funds towards your efforts! PLUS - you are giving your donors a chance to win!

Here's how it works: Charge a certain amount per square - $10-$20 is great - then determine your payouts! Then, sell, sell, sell! Fill up that board! Once your board is filled, randomly draw numbers 0-9 for the top row and left column. Depending on payouts, you may have a winner per quarter or just at half & the final. The winner is dependent on the score at the time of the payout and where they lie on the grid. Finally, complete your payouts and then donate the remaining to your page!

For detailed instructions or templates, simply Google "Football Square Fundraiser!" by @acsdnation

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This recipe seems like the perfect recipe for DetermiNation athletes AND the perfect sweet treat for colder months ahead! Try out our October recipe of the month that we partnered with Chiquita on and let us know your thoughts! by @acsdnation

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October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. If you have liver cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Be on the lookout for common symptoms to care for yourself and others and visit cancer.org/cancer/types/liver-cancer to learn more. by @acsdnation

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We're kicking off the start of a busy October by wishing good luck to our 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon team!! We wish you all the luck, hope you have fun, and thank you for raising funds to support the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge in Minneapolis, MN! 🏃❤ by @acsdnation

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Today, October 1st, kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and with that, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events! Check out https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=strides_msabc to find a local Strides walk near you and help to end breast cancer! by @acsdnation

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Fall is here and that means our event schedule is HEATING UP! Check out our AMAZING October lineup!

We are very EXCITED for all of these events!

Drop in the comments if you are participating in any of them⬇️ by @acsdnation

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We are back with another Pacesetter Pro Tip! In these monthly posts, we will be sharing with you fundraising tips from DetermiNation Pacesetters (the top fundraisers in the program) and what has worked for them as they raise funds for the fight against cancer!

Our September Pacesetter Pro Tip comes from our 2026 Walk and Roll Chicago DNation team, Lisa Dedina:

"As a caretaker for my mom, whom I lost to cancer in 2023, and with so many family members and friends currently battling or lost to this disease, I have a fierce, deeply personal urge to support this cause. Participating in the annual ACS Walk and Roll allows me to honor their memory, share my story, and give others a meaningful reason to give. Over the past two years, I am incredibly proud to have raised over $5,000 by focusing on a few impactful strategies: maintaining consistent messaging, engaging with my coworkers to encourage submission of matching funds, and utilizing my own organization as a platform for giving via United Way. I also expanded my outreach by hosting a Double Good popcorn fundraiser. Combining these diverse efforts created additional opportunities for people to contribute to this significant cause. Ultimately, the heart of fundraising is connection. I make it a priority to deeply thank everyone who supports this journey and always provide extra personalization for those who stand by this cause year after year."

Thank you for sharing Lisa and congrats on raising over $5,500 for ACS for the 2026 Walk and Roll Chicago! We look forward to having you on the team again in 2027! by @acsdnation

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September is recognized as both Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month.
Gynecologic cancers over 5 main types—cervical, ovarian, uterine (endometrial), vaginal, and vulvar. Over 110,000 U.S. diagnoses occur annually, but you can help reduce that number. Learn more about gynecologic cancers here: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cervical-cancer.html
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in U.S. men (about 1 in 7 lifetime risk) and a leading cause of cancer death in men. Screening can prevent a diagnosis! Learn more here: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer.html by @acsdnation

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