Q: How to Register?
To register a player:
1. Under REGISTER NOW click the pink JOIN A TEAM button
2. In the team name box type your team name (ex. STEPS California 2025) and click the pink Search for a Team button
3. Click the Pink Join Button next to the correct team name for your player

FOR NEW USERS
1. If you are a new user to Lax-Raisers click “Join as a New Participant”.
2. Fill out the information such as first name, last name, email, etc on the provide details page and click the Pink Next Step button
3. Accept the guidelines and click next step
4. Review your information and click Complete Registration
5. If you selected to make a self-donation-you will enter your payment information and click submit

FOR RETURNING USERS
1. Click the Pink Join Button next to the correct team name for your player
2. Select if you want to make an additional gift and click next step
3. If you have registered a Lax Raiser in previous years fill out your user name and password. If you have difficulty remembering your login information reach out to laxhelp@komen.org and they will assist you.
4. Once you login, verify all your information is correct and click next step
5. Accept the guidelines and click next step
6. Review your information and click Complete Registration
7. If you selected to make a self-donation-you will enter your payment information and click submit

Q: How should checks be made out?
A: Please make checks payable to Susan G. Komen. Checks should be accompanied by a completed Check Submission Form and mailed to:

Susan G. Komen
ATTN:NJ300
PO Box 801889
Dallas, TX 75380

We highly recommend using the SGK Fundraise app to deposit checks to prevent such long wait times. You can download the app by searching “SGK Fundraise” in the app store on your Apple or Android device.

Q: How do I know if Komen has received mailed donations?
A: Komen sends gift acknowledgements/tax receipts to the name/address as it appears on the donation check or money order. Donors should receive these acknowledgements through the mail four to six weeks after the check has been deposited. We highly recommend using the SGK Fundraise app to deposit checks to prevent such long wait times.

Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?
A: Contributions to Susan G. Komen may be fully tax deductible permissible by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift.

Q: Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
A: Susan G. Komen issues receipts for any donation of $10 or more received by check through the mail. Please do not send cash. If your donation is in cash form, you will not get a tax receipt. Receipts should arrive by mail approximately four to six weeks from the date it was deposited. To ensure you receive a tax receipt, please donate with a credit or debit card or write a check to “Susan G. Komen”. If you make an online donation using a credit or debit card, you’ll receive an immediate acknowledgement.

Q: What are the guidelines for fundraisers that include door prizes, raffles drawings and/or sweepstakes?
A: Federal and state laws prohibit and/or restrict certain gaming activities such as door prizes, raffles, drawings, etc. These laws vary from state to state and in different jurisdictions. Before conducting such activities as a form of fundraiser, please consult with a local attorney and tax professional to ensure compliance. Please be advised that Susan G. Komen cannot provide legal or tax advice to individual fundraisers for these reasons.

Q: Is Susan G. Komen a nonprofit organization?
A: Susan G. Komen is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Q: How will the funds raised through my fundraiser be used?
A: Susan G. Komen® is extremely proud of the financial stewardship we offer for the donations our supporters give. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance. Donations help support breast cancer research initiatives, treatment, education, and community health programs.

Q: Can I use the Susan G. Komen® logo on my event materials?
A: DIY Fundraisers are welcome to use our Fundraiser and I Am A Fundraiser logos, which can be found here. That being said, fundraisers should not use the original Susan G. Komen logo or the Running Ribbon on event materials other than those provided to you by Komen. For more information, please email us at fundraise@komen.org.

Q: Who do I contact if I have questions?
A: If you have technical questions about creating a fundraiser, you can email laxhelp@komen.org.