People do MizMal for a whole host of reasons. It's a truly unique experience in many ways. Some people choose to rise to the challenge to raise awareness and support for a charity or cause that they are involved in, or for whatever reason is close to their hearts.
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/hassan-mizmal
http://www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk
https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Tony-Sheehy
(Caring About Recovery from Eating Disorders)
http://childrens.nihospice.org/
http://www.forcecancercharity.co.uk/