Fundraising Zone

Welcome to the team! Now you’re signed up to take on an event, it’s time to kick start your fundraising! We’re here to support you every step of the way.

How to get started

• Create your JustGiving page so you have a place to raise money and share updates.
• Make a plan. How will you share the ups and downs of your training to keep the donations rolling in? Could you organise fundraising events to add some fun?
• Set a fundraising target. Pages with targets always raise more.
• Take photos. Create videos. Make content which reminds your network what you are doing and why you are supporting Young Lives vs Cancer.

Top tips to help you smash your target

• Let people know how their donations will help young cancer patients
• Share!Share!Share! Post regular updates. Download our social media shareables to make your posts shine!
• On the day of your event, post regularly. This will boost donations.
• Update and thank everyone afterwards. 20% of donations typically come in after an event.

Fundraising ideas

Thinking of doing more than asking for sponsorship? Why not organise a bake sale or a quiz? Our Do your own fundraising section is packed with ideas of fun activities to do with your family and friends, school, work or community. You’ll smash your fundraising target in no time.

Think about everyone you know and how they could support you. Our guide to your fundraising networks will help you make some plans.

Make sure your fundraising is both legal and safe for everyone involved.

Downloads

Here’s some other downloads to boost your fundraising. The more you do to involve your community in what you are doing, the better the results and the more fun you’ll have!

Need to change your plans?

No longer able to take part in your event? We totally understand. Things come up, life happens, injuries get in the way. Here’s what to do next:

Always seek medical advice for injuries. Your GP or physio will be able to advise on whether it’s best for you to take part or not. They will work out your next steps for recovery. Our Training Zone has training plans, tips and exercises as well as details about how to contact our physio for free advice.

Let us know! Some of our events have waiting lists, which means we should be able to give the place to someone else if we have enough notice.

Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you and are on hand to help with your fundraising questions.

• Chat to our fundraising team online using live chat (use the pink ‘chat to us’ button at the bottom right of the screen) Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm
• Call us on 0300 330 0803, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
• Email us at fundraisingevents@younglivesvscancer.org.uk