IDEAS AND INSPIRATION
As you know, The May 50K is a virtual fitness and fundraising challenge and with every step you take and every kilometre you clock, you are taking us closer to finding a cure for MS!
Besides moving your way through May, there are also other fun ways of raising funds!
Organising your own event can be a great way to involve your friends, family, or work colleagues in your personal challenge to fight MS. It can be as simple as you like and it's a way to give something back to those that are supporting your efforts.
Do something that you'll enjoy. Ask your friends for help and most importantly, have fun!
TOP FUNDRAISING TIP
CREATE A FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER
You can now create a Facebook Fundraiser directly from your The May 50K Fundraiser Dashboard. Participants who do this will raise 15% more than those that don't!
All donations received from the Facebook Fundraiser will also appear on your The May 50K Fundraising page and be added to your fundraising total.
HIT YOUR TARGET IN NO TIME
WITH THESE EASY FUNDRAISING TIPS!
PERSONAL DONATION
Kickstart your fundraising, and show your supporters how serious you are, by making a personal donation to your fundraising page.
SEND AN EMAIL
Did you know that over 50% of donations come from email? Plus, sending individual emails is always more effective than a group email!
SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Ask your social networks for help to reach your target, by sharing your fundraising page on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
SHARE AT SCHOOL OR WORK
Share your personal QR code on your work noticeboard, or share a link to your fundraising page on your work's intranet and newsletter.
SMASH YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL
WITH THESE FUNDRAISING IDEAS!
IN LIEU
In place of a gift for any special occasion ask friends and family to donate.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Everyone loves a quiz night! This could be from the comfort of your living room, with friends online, or down at your local pub!
BAD HABITS JAR
At home or work, you will be surprised how quickly a bad habits jar can fill up!
UNIFORM SPONSORSHIP
Reach out to local businesses and see who wants to support your fundraising efforts. In return you can pay it forward and wear their logo with pride.
GROOMING CHALLENGE
Ready to change your look? Overdue for a haircut? Now is your chance to use that next grooming session for good!
CASUAL DAY
Looking forward to returning to work and seeing your colleagues? Why not let them choose what you wear to work in exchange for a donation?
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Whether it’s a bake sale, dinner party or a cooking lesson – everyone loves to eat! Feed your friends, family and colleagues in exchange for a donation.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Who doesn’t love a sausage sizzle? Many local businesses and large hardware stores will allow charity groups to hold a sausage sizzle outside their stores. Remember to approach your local stores for donations of sausages and bread.
SILENT AUCTION OR RAFFLE
Get some prizes donated and you can host a silent auction or raffle, online or in person.
