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24 Foundation is a nonprofit in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to supporting cancer patients and survivors. We use unique fundraising events like 24 Hours of Booty, to raise funds to support patient navigation and wellness programs which provide essential services to those affected by cancer. Since our inception in 2002 we’ve raised over 27 million dollars towards our mission.
Visit our Resource Center to find free or reduced cost services to support you or a loved one navigate the maze of cancer from diagnosis, to treatment, and beyond. From financial assistance, treatment advice, support groups and more. Or email us at contactus@24foundation.org and we’ll connect you to relevant resources and programs.
Contributions can be made to 24 Foundation. We are a 501c3 registered organization and our Tax ID is EIN 20-3768277 and our address is PO Box 31007, Charlotte NC 28231. Please note the fundraiser that you’d like to support when submitting the request or email Cass Hibbard cass@24foundation.org confirmation of your contribution to have it entered as a pledge towards fundraising.
Check donations can be made payable to 24 Foundation and mailed to the address below or brought to Packet Pickup. Please write the fundraiser that you are supporting in the memo line of the check.
24 Foundation
PO Box 31007, Charlotte NC 28231.
Just check out our matching gift webpage.
Requesting a matching gift or volunteer grant is normally a five minute process which must be initiated by the donor/volunteer. You can do this by filling out and submitting a paper match form provided by your employer or through an electronic submission process.
It usually takes 3-4 months for companies to process matching gifts and deliver funds to 24 Foundation. Please send your matching gift confirmation to mg@24foundation.org so that we can credit the match as a pledge towards fundraising while we wait to receive the gift.
We'd be happy to help. Please email Cass Hibbard at mg@24foundation.org so that she can answer your questions.
All participants must meet the fundraising minimum in order to participate. A fundraising page will automatically be created for you upon registering. You can customize and share this page and raise funds through online donations, Facebook, mailing checks, and matching gifts. There are also fundraising prizes and awards for top fundraisers and teams.
Classy is an online fundraising platform used by 24 Foundation to facilitate fundraising efforts for participant registrations. It allows individuals and teams to set up personalized fundraising pages to collect donations securely online or through the classy for Facebook integration.
Check your email for a "Claim Your Fundraising Page" email from Classy. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your junk or spam folders. Click the link provided to claim your fundraising page and set up your password using the email address used for registration. Alternatively, if you're a returning participant, you can log in to Classy using your password from last year.
Once logged in to your Classy account, navigate to your fundraising page by clicking on the "Fundraisers" tab and then selecting "Manage Fundraiser." From there, you can personalize your page by adding your story, updating donation settings, uploading images or videos, and setting your fundraising goal.
You can thank your donors directly from your fundraising page's activity feed by hitting "Reply" under a donation and writing a thank-you message. Additionally, you can thank donors from the editor by selecting the "Donations" tab and clicking the "Thank" button next to their donation. Donors will also receive automatic thank-you emails when they make a contribution.
Yes, you can access donor information from previous years by navigating to your Classy account home page, clicking on the "Fundraisers" tab, and selecting a previous year's page. From there, you can manage your fundraising page and access donor emails under the "Emails" tab.
You can set up the Classy for Facebook integration to collect donations on Facebook automatically. Access your fundraising page, log in if necessary, and select the "Facebook" tab. Follow the prompts to create your Facebook fundraising page, which will appear on your Facebook activity feed.
If you need help with Classy or have any questions, you can contact Cass Hibbard at 704-365-4417 x101 or email her at cass@24foundation.org for assistance. She'll be happy to help you navigate the platform and optimize your fundraising efforts.
Volunteers help with various tasks such as event check-in, providing support to participants, keeping them hydrated and fed, assisting in the kid zone, and more. Check out the shifts available here.
All volunteers should check in at the Volunteer Check-in tent in Bootyville 10-15 minutes prior to their shift. You will receive your volunteer t-shirt upon sign-in and information or training regarding your shift.
Volunteers should wear the provided t-shirt along with weather-appropriate clothing. For 24 Hours of Booty, it's recommended to wear cool and comfortable clothes and tennis shoes as Charlotte weather is known to be a little warm in July.
Parking is available in the North Parking Deck or on the streets around the Booty Loop. Parking during the event can be tight. Carpooling is encouraged, and volunteers are advised to park outside the loop on Friday as getting inside and outside of the loop on Friday evening can take a while.
Yes, volunteers will have access to the Hospitality tent during their shift, where a variety of beverages and snacks will be available. Most shifts coincide with a scheduled meal, but if it does not feel free to come before or stay after your shift to fuel up.
Absolutely! Volunteers are encouraged to invite friends and family to join them in Bootyville to help fight cancer together. They can register HERE.
Yes, volunteers must be 13 or older and have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for them. This waiver is available HERE.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Cass Hibbard through email at cass@24foundation.org.
24 Hours of Booty is an annual cycling and walking event that has taken place the last weekend in July for the last 20+ year, in Charlotte, NC. It's name comes from Charlotte's popular running, walking and cycling route called Booty Loop which circles through the beautiful Myers Park neighborhood. Unlike traditional races or endurance events, participants can set their own mileage goals and ride on the police-secured course as much as they like during the 24-hour period. The spirit and comradery felt at Booty is truly something you can’t explain until you’ve experienced it.
Meals are provided at the Main Food Tent. Participants will receive 3 meals, including dinner, breakfast, and lunch. There will also be a midnight pizza party, an ice cream party, and power bars, snacks, coffee, Gatorade, and water available throughout the event.
Yes, there is parking available at the event. Participants staying the full 24 hours can park in the Queens University of Charlotte parking deck. Spectators and those leaving during the event are recommended to park outside of the loop.
The event schedule includes various activities and meals throughout the 24-hour period. Some highlights include:
Packet pick-up is available on Thursday, July 26th at Brewers at Yancey and on Friday, July 27th in the Bootyville Expo Area. You must bring a photo ID and meet your fundraising minimum to pick up your packet.
Our opening lap is led by cancer survivors. Cancer survivors are welcome to participate in the opening lap at no charge or can ride in a speed for need bike where a cyclist pulls you in a customized cycling wheelchair. Please email cass@24foundation.org if you are interested in participating in the opening lap.
The standings for awards are pulled at noon on the Saturday of Booty. Join us at the Ice Cream Party and Awards Ceremony at 4pm on Saturday to celebrate everyone’s hard work and support of the cancer community.
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Top Fundraiser
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Top Fundraising Team
• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Youth Top Fundraiser
• Best Team Jersey Award
• Best Campground Décor in Bootyville
• Spirit of Booty - Awarded to the most spirited Booty Supporter
• Golden Spoke Award - Team with the most Team Member in matching outfits on the last lap
You will receive a prize for each fundraising level that you reach. Raise $1500 or more and you’ll also receive a custom 24 Hours of Booty Jersey. Check out our fundraising incentive prizes HERE.
Level 1: $750+
Blue Level: $1500+
Green Level: $2400+
Red Level: $4000+
Yellow Level: $7500+
Orange Level: $10,000+
Due to the ground rules, pets and alcohol and smoking are not permitted at 24 Hours of Booty.
Yes, shower facilities are located onsite at Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation located at Queens University at 2201 Wellesley Ave. Please bring a towel and toiletries with you.
Yes! Spectator meal tickets or wristbands (all meals) can be purchases and picked up at the event store in the expo area or purchased ahead of time online HERE. https://24-foundationevent.square.site/
Here is a suggested packing list for 24 Hours of Booty:
In the rare event of extreme weather or circumstances beyond the control of 24 Foundation, the event may be canceled. Refunds will not be offered, and registration fees will be used as a donation to 24 Foundation.
The Superhero Stomp is a fundraising event organized by 24 Foundation to support pediatric cancer navigation and survivorship programs at Levine Children’s Hospital. Participants can sign up for either the 5K, 10K, or Kids Fun Run and join in the mission to make a difference in the lives of children battling cancer.
Participants who fundraise more than $250 will win a cool incentive prize to showcase their superhero power of making a difference. Awards will also be given for Top 3 Individual Fundraisers, Top Fundraising Team, Best Costume, and Best Team Costume.
Registration includes a custom Superhero Stomp T-shirt, a finisher medal, bibs, and professional race timing and results.
Participants must meet the fundraising minimum by the time they come to pick up their event packet. Credit cards on file will only be charged any remaining commitment if requested at packet pick-up.
The Dam to Dam paddleboard fundraising event is an inaugural 24-mile standup paddleboard journey organized by 24 Foundation. It starts at the Mountain Island Lake Dam and concludes at the Lake Wylie Dam, offering participants a memorable experience while supporting the cancer community.
Participants can expect full support throughout the journey, including stocked support boats, multiple rest stops, and a catered lunch at the halfway point. Safety remains a priority, with support boats available to assist any participant who may need it.
For this inaugural year, participants must fill out an application and be selected to participate. All participants are required to fundraise a minimum of $1500. A fundraising page will be created for each participant upon registration for them to share and collect donations online.
The event starts at the Mountain Island Lake Park Access in Mount Holly, NC, and concludes at the Tega Cay Beach Club in Tega Cay, SC.
You can support the event by donating to participants' fundraising efforts or volunteering to assist during the event.
The 24,000 Meter Row is dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the pain and suffering experienced by individuals battling cancer worldwide. Teams of two to four people will compete to row a combined total of 24,000 meters, symbolizing the endurance required in the fight against cancer.
Participants form teams of two to four individuals and work together to row a combined total of 24,000 meters, symbolizing the endurance required in the fight against cancer.
In previous years, the times ranged from 1.5 hours to 2 hours.
We will be running 60 non-competitive rowers in one heat. There will be 15 additional competitive rowers (teams of 2). That allows for a max total of 270 participants (teams of 2 – 4). If we get enough support and can secure the additional rowers, we will run multiple heats. We anticipate that the event will sell out quickly.
You must register as a team.
We have 60 non-competitive party boat rowers (3 or 4 team members) and 15 competitive boats (2 team members) ready for participants. We will be running the party boats beginning at 11 am, and competitive boats at 12 pm. We will add an additional heat if rowers become available.
Joe Vogelbacher, co-founder of Sugar Creek Brewing and 24 Foundation Board Chair, founded this event in memory of his sister Michelle who battled a rare form of liver cancer with remarkable courage for over five years before passing in 2017. Michelle's dedication to helping others, particularly veterans, inspired the creation of Michelle's Mighty Mission, aimed at raising funds for cancer research and assisting those struggling with the disease. This event seeks to continue Michelle's efforts by supporting individuals impacted by cancer.
Bourbon for Booty is an annual event featuring curated selections of bourbons, whiskeys, and wines, and chef-prepared food pairings. It offers attendees the opportunity to sample a variety of spirits, enjoy gourmet bites, and participate in a live auction, all while supporting the local cancer community.
Everyone is welcome to attend. The only requirement is that attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Yes, parking will be available at the venue for attendees, however we strongly advise attendees not to drink and drive. Please consider utilizing ride-sharing services, arranging for a designated driver, or staying at a nearby accommodation if needed. As a courtesy, 24 Foundation will also offer Uber discount codes to and from the venue to registered participants.
No, all attendees must be 21 years of age or older to participate in Bourbon for Booty.
While there is no mandatory dress code, attendees are encouraged to dressy casual or business casual for the evening.
Upon check-in you will be provided an auction paddle. A live auctioneer will announce each item up for bid. Previous auction items have included mountain and beach house rentals, exclusive luxury experiences, and more. All proceeds from the auction will support 24 Foundation. Winners of the auction will be able to check out via credit card or ACH at the end of the event.