• Curating Space For Emotional Healing At P2P Events with Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Chelsea Edwards

  • Sep 10 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
  • Podcast

Curating Space For Emotional Healing At P2P Events with Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Chelsea Edwards

  • Summary

  • Champions of the peer-to-peer industry understand that P2P events go far beyond just fundraising, raising awareness or building community. For those directly affected by our causes, these events can provide a powerful outlet for emotional healing—a meaningful way to take action, mourn, celebrate and feel less isolated in their struggles.


    However, this critical component can often be overshadowed by broader fundraising and marketing strategies. In our efforts to design events that attract the widest possible audience, we can lose sight of creating experiences that truly center those most directly impacted.


    In this episode, Marcie Maxwell of P2PPF is joined by Chelsea Edwards, Senior Director of Peer-to-Peer Giving at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, to discuss the recent transformation of the organization’s flagship event from the Undy Run to the Walk To End Colon Cancer. Together, they explore the motivations behind this shift and the strategic decision to redesign the event to better serve those diagnosed with colorectal cancer and their loved ones, rather than just the general public. Chelsea delves into how their new signature experience, “A Moment of Unsilence,” was developed and the profound impact it has had on the community.


    This episode also covers:

    • Emotional healing as a cornerstone of P2P events
    • Securing buy-in from leadership and local communities for change
    • The non-revenue benefits of P2P communities


    Mentioned Links

    Colorectal Cancer Alliance


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    • (00:00) - Welcome to The P2P Soap Box
    • (01:41) - Introducing Chelsea Edwards
    • (06:36) - The Undie Run Transformation
    • (14:06) - The Moment of Unsilence
    • (22:24) - Training For Impact
    • (30:54) - Get Involved
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