Frequently Asked Questions

Huntsman Heroes are a community of athletes and supporters united by one goal: end cancer together. Heroes train, fundraise, and take on events to fuel the lifesaving mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Anyone can be a Hero. Join the team in person or become a Virtual Hero and take on your own challenge wherever you are. Fundraising is required, and your gift supports the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute.

No. Our team is composed of both beginner and seasoned athletes. From walkers to runners, weekend riders to cyclists racing LoToJa, all are welcome. This is a community group of dedicated individuals who want to make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer.

Nope! To become a Huntsman Hero, you just need to have a passion for creating a world without cancer. Patients, survivors, and supporters alike are welcome!

We partner with the following community events:

• Salt Lake City Marathon
• Ogden Marathon
• Little Red  
• LoToJa  

Huntsman Heroes may also participate in Huntsman Cancer Foundation's signature athletic event: 

• Huntsman Cancer Foundation SportsFest 

Huntsman Cancer Foundation has different volunteer opportunities throughout the year with Huntsman Heroes, Huntsman Cancer Foundation SportsFest, and other event programs. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please reach out to us at [email protected].

No matter where you live or what kind of athletic event you want to participate in, you can be a Virtual Hero! Train with Huntsman Heroes, raise funds, and receive the team incentives. There is no cost to join Huntsman Heroes as a Virtual Hero, but you will need to cover your entry fee into your chosen event. No matter what event you choose, the money raised will benefit the lifesaving mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute.

For your commitment and dedication to raising money for Huntsman Cancer Institute, we will provide you with the following:

• A personal fundraising webpage used to collect donations from friends and family and track your fundraising success
• A Huntsman Heroes team jersey if you fundraise $500 or more 
• Training with our running and/or cycling teams on Saturdays in Salt Lake City, UT

It costs $25 to join the team and participate in a partner event. We cover the event entry fee for participants who reach the fundraising minimum for our partner events. 

There is no fee to participate as Virtual Hero, but you will need to cover your entry fee for your selected event.

Huntsman Cancer Foundation SportsFest has separate registration fees and no fundraising minimums, but fundraising is encouraged!

Funds raised support the mission of Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, UT. By funding efforts to better understand the beginnings of cancer and more effectively treat cancer, you help relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors, and their families when you give. Cancer patients, caregivers, and donors are encouraged to come together in a myriad of ways to fight cancer individually, and collectively, through fundraising programs like Huntsman Heroes or SportsFest.

Participants and donors even have the opportunity to restrict their funds to support research for a specific type of cancer.

You can! During the registration process, you can choose to designate your funds toward a specific cancer type, or you can leave it as "Area of Greatest Need," and the funds will be dispersed accordingly.

NOTE: If you join a team that already has a designation in place, your funds raised will go toward that designation.

As a member of the Huntsman Heroes team participating in one of our partner events, you agree to raise a minimum amount. Don’t worry, fundraising is easier than it seems! We have lots of tips in our fundraising toolkit to help you go above and beyond your goal.

• 5K, 10K, and Kids K distances: $250
• Half-marathon, marathon, marathon relay, and cycling events (except LoToJa): $500
• LoToJa: $1,500 for individual cyclists and $750 per person for relay cyclists

Huntsman Cancer Foundation SportsFest does not have minimum fundraising requirements.

The best incentive is getting the world closer to a cancer-free future. To add a little more fun to the mix, check out these incentives:

• Raise $500 and receive a Huntsman Heroes team jersey, team t-shirt, and an invite to our end-of-year celebration
• Raise $1,000 and receive a Huntsman Heroes team jacket or cycling bibs ($2,500 for individual LoToJa cyclists)

Huntsman Cancer Foundation SportsFest will have additional/different fundraising incentives.

Yes. Huntsman Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All gifts made through your individual or team fundraising page, or sent directly to Huntsman Cancer Foundation on your behalf, are tax-deductible. Donors will receive an emailed or mailed receipt at the time of their gift. 

Gifts made through a third-party donation platform (example: using Facebook's fundraising platform instead of sharing your official Huntsman Cancer Foundation fundraising page) are unable to be receipted by the foundation. 

Yes! Checks can be mailed to our office, where our events team will add them to your fundraising page. Checks should be written to Huntsman Cancer Foundation, with your name and event written in the memo line or on an attached note.

Please mail checks to:
Huntsman Cancer Foundation
500 Huntsman Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108