Gather your ghouls
Gather people in your community who want to join your MOMbies group. Being a MOMbie easy — you'll have fun while supporting a great cause.
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MOMbies
The MOMbies® is a monstrous (and mostly friendly) fundraising movement that unites communities through curiously creative and spectacularly spooky events. 100% of every dollar raised supports breast cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).
How to become a MOMbie
The MOMbies movement is spreading — and it's not just about a spooky dance anymore! You can start a group wherever you are, and fundraise in whatever way feels right to you. Check out the steps below to learn how you join the MOMbies in supporting breast cancer research at MSK.
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Create your MOMbies fundraiser
How do your MOMbies want to take your community by storm? Dance performance? Bake sale run by zombie moms? Costume contest at school? The options are limitless, and the number one rule is to have fun while supporting vital research at MSK, one of the world’s leading cancer centers.
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Raise money
Register your MOMbies group and you’ll have access to a customized fundraising page and MOMbies tool kit. 100% of the money you raise goes directly to breast cancer research at MSK.
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Transform into a MOMbie
Don your tattered tutu, put on your spooky makeup, and get into the fundraising groove! As a MOMbie, you'll have access to all the tips and tricks needed to be the scariest zombie on the block.
More about the MOMbies
- History
- Impact
What began as a playful Halloween flash mob in Fairfield, Connecticut, has transformed into the MOMbies — a movement combining creativity, community, and compassion.
It all started in 2016 when Terry Davis, MOMbies founder and creative genius, had the idea to get a group of moms together for a flash mob set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Back then, it was a simple effort to embarrass their children and do something uniquely fun together.
But the idea took hold, and soon the ghoulish group sought a way to channel the magic of the MOMbies into something even more meaningful by fundraising for a lifesaving cause.
Through dance performances, viral moments, and fundraising, they’ve raised awareness and support for breast cancer research, turning a neighborhood event into a powerful philanthropic force, all while having fun.
Check out the MOMbies on World News Tonight With David Muir to get a closer look at this haunting and heartwarming tradition.
100% of funds raised by the MOMbies supports breast cancer research at MSK through The Cancer Couch Foundation, which was founded by local Fairfield mom and cherished community member Rebecca Timlin-Scalera, PhD.
The MOMbies are proud to honor Rebecca’s memory by continuing her mission of accelerating progress toward new treatments and cures for breast cancer.
All donations made to the MOMbies will be matched, doubling your impact!
Read Rebecca’s story and learn more about how your support of the MOMbies makes an impact.
History
What began as a playful Halloween flash mob in Fairfield, Connecticut, has transformed into the MOMbies — a movement combining creativity, community, and compassion.
It all started in 2016 when Terry Davis, MOMbies founder and creative genius, had the idea to get a group of moms together for a flash mob set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Back then, it was a simple effort to embarrass their children and do something uniquely fun together.
But the idea took hold, and soon the ghoulish group sought a way to channel the magic of the MOMbies into something even more meaningful by fundraising for a lifesaving cause.
Through dance performances, viral moments, and fundraising, they’ve raised awareness and support for breast cancer research, turning a neighborhood event into a powerful philanthropic force, all while having fun.
Check out the MOMbies on World News Tonight With David Muir to get a closer look at this haunting and heartwarming tradition.
Impact
100% of funds raised by the MOMbies supports breast cancer research at MSK through The Cancer Couch Foundation, which was founded by local Fairfield mom and cherished community member Rebecca Timlin-Scalera, PhD.
The MOMbies are proud to honor Rebecca’s memory by continuing her mission of accelerating progress toward new treatments and cures for breast cancer.
All donations made to the MOMbies will be matched, doubling your impact!
Read Rebecca’s story and learn more about how your support of the MOMbies makes an impact.
Frequently asked questions
How can I bring the MOMbies spirit to my own community?
add removeFill out our interest form and a member of our team will be in touch with next steps.
Is there a fundraising requirement to bring MOMbies to my community?
add removeWhile there is no minimum fundraising requirement, we encourage MOMbies to raise as much as they can. Every dollar donated goes directly to breast cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Fill out our interest form to learn more about bringing MOMbies to your community.
What happens after I submit an inquiry form?
add removeA member of our team will be in touch with you within five business days. We will discuss your interest and share additional details to help you get started.
Do I have to create a flash mob dance to be a MOMbie?
add removeNo! A flash mob is just an option. We encourage each MOMbie community to create an event or campaign that is meaningful to them. Should you wish to create a flash mob, we are happy to send you sample choreography. Fill out our interest form to learn more about becoming a MOMbie!
Questions? Our team is here to help.
Community Fundraising
mail_outline
communityfundraising@mskcc.org
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800-585-4118