Transforming Cancer Care
#FlamingoChallenge funds have been used to cover costs of advanced technology that gives surgeons greater precision removing cancerous tissue.
Flamingo Challenge 2026: Join the Flock!
Join the fight against breast cancer and make a difference. Every dollar raised stays local and benefits patients.
Flamingo Challenge 2026: Join the Flock!
Join the fight against breast cancer and make a difference. Every dollar raised stays local and benefits patients.
What is First Commerce Credit Union's FLAMINGO CHALLENGE?
An annual FUNdraising event supporting local breast cancer patients throughout North Florida and South Georgia.
Making a Difference
Hospitals in North Florida and South Georgia treat thousands of new cancer cases each year — and breast cancer is the most common diagnosis.
Join the Flock
The Flamingo Challenge invites you to join the flock and support LOCAL breast cancer patients during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
A Twist on Giving
Donate and pick up your adopted/sponsored flock to display at your business or home to show your support — or rally your flock and fundraise for an even greater impact!
Share the Love
Take pictures with your flock and post on social media challenging others to “join the flock” using the #FlamingoChallenge.
More Support Means More Hope.
Every flock, every share, every dollar helps local breast cancer patients in our community.
Foundation Partners: Donate Directly
Join us in the fight against breast cancer – donate with the option to “adopt” a flock to display in front of your business or home – get started here!
All proceeds support patients who come to TMH from throughout the region. Your support makes a difference by helping cover the costs of cutting-edge technology used in fighting breast cancer, PET scans, and financial burdens on patients such as travel and lodging costs.
Funds raised through the #FlamingoChallenge will go directly to Archbold’s Cancer Center Resource Fund in Thomasville, GA. Funds are used to help under-served patients in the region, particularly those at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Funds raised through #FlamingoChallenge will go toward the Pearlman Cancer Center Breast Cancer Fund, which directly benefits local breast cancer patients in the region, including those at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Sacred Heart Foundation is dedicated to advancing Sacred Heart’s mission of providing healthcare services that prioritize compassion, quality, and innovation for every patient, every day.
All proceeds support patients who come to TMH from throughout the region. Your support makes a difference by helping cover the costs of cutting-edge technology used in fighting breast cancer, PET scans, and financial burdens on patients such as travel and lodging costs.
Funds raised through the #FlamingoChallenge will go directly to Archbold’s Cancer Center Resource Fund in Thomasville, GA. Funds are used to help under-served patients in the region, particularly those at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Funds raised through #FlamingoChallenge will go toward the Pearlman Cancer Center Breast Cancer Fund, which directly benefits local breast cancer patients in the region, including those at a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Sacred Heart Foundation is dedicated to advancing Sacred Heart’s mission of providing healthcare services that prioritize compassion, quality, and innovation for every patient, every day.
BEFORE
Decorate a
Flamingo Contest
Returning this year to the #FlamingoChallenge is our fun and interactive Decorate a Flamingo contest featuring the bold and stylish Franny the Flamingo! Participants are invited to express their creativity by decorating a Franny, competing for bragging rights, and winning exciting prizes.
The best part? Participants' beautifully decorated Frannies are displayed at TMH’s Cancer Center, spreading love, encouragement, and a splash of color to patients and visitors.
AFTER
How Can My Organization/Business
Get Involved
Your monetary donation and participation by displaying a flock goes a long way!
But your group/business can expand your impact in any of the following ways:
Pledge a Portion
of Proceeds
Pledge a portion of proceeds from a product, service, dish, drink or event.
Round Up at
Checkout
Collect change or offer to round up purchases at your store’s checkout.
Host an Auction
or Raffle
Host an auction or raffle with items like a paid day off or coveted parking spot.
Host a Contest
or Competition
Host a contest (costume contest, chili cookoff, bakeoff) with donations for votes.
The Flock is Back!
Our Goal Is Impact
Raising money is only a first step. The #FlamingoChallenge is about impact. When you donate, you can have the confidence that there are real, tangible purchases made and expenses covered that help make patients’ cancer journeys easier.
Making Early Detection Possible
Money raised through the #FlamingoChallenge also goes toward providing access to mammograms and other early detection services.
Making the Journey Easier
Funds also help relieve the financial strain that breast cancer treatment can bring, helping pay for lodging and accommodations for patients who need to travel and items designed to improve treatment outcomes and provide comfort.
How to Join the Flock
Now in its seventh year, the #FlamingoChallenge is a local fundraising initiative designed to support patients who are battling breast cancer.
The North Florida and South Georgia communities have raised nearly $650,000 through their generosity. That goes a long way.
And this year, together, we can expand our impact!
Keeping it Local
All money raised through the #FlamingoChallenge stays local. The funds directly support:
Special Thanks
This year, Altrua Global Solutions has stepped up in a big way to support the #FlamingoChallenge. As an in-kind sponsor, Altrua Global Solutions has provided numerous printed products to enhance the visual presentation of our fundraising materials. Their sponsorship truly makes a difference.
Your Financial Partner for Life
Established in 1940, First Commerce is a full-service, not-for-profit credit union with locations across North Florida and South Georgia. We are a member-owned cooperative and committed to the communities we serve. Our purpose is to empower people to enhance their financial well-being by helping them achieve their financial goals – whether it’s simplifying their day-to-day finances, buying their first car or home, or building a great retirement. When you bank with First Commerce, you get a truly personal experience backed by 85 years of financial expertise.
