Hair-Raiser Challenge

The challenge is simple.

Shave, cut, dye or style your hair on any date in September – It’s Your challenge, Your way.   😍

Let your hair do the talking. Whether you choose to shave your head, cut your hair short, dye it a bold colour, style it in a funky way, wear a different wig every day or even grow and shave your moustache or beard, your hair-raising efforts will make a huge difference.

How you take on the challenge is up to you, complete your Hair-Raiser challenge between 1-30 September.

Signing up is easy:

1. Register for your free t-shirt and set up your fundraising page
2. Choose a date in September to take on the challenge
3. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to join you Hair-Raiser challenge
4. Share, share, share.  Tell everyone that you are taking on the challenge and ask them to sponsor you. Share on your socials, on SMS and WhatsApp and via email
5. Get fundraising
6. Join our Facebook group to meet fellow Hair-Raisers
7. Support children and young people with cancer this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Anyone is welcome to join in the Hair-Raiser challenge! Unfortunately to set up a fundraiser and to join the Facebook Group, you must be over 18. However, if you wish to take part and are under 18 please ask a parent or guardian and ask them to set up a fundraiser and join the group on your behalf! 

We are here with you every step of the way to help you complete your Hair-Raiser. We have a support team on hand to give advice and top tips to help you reach your target. Just drop us a message in the Facebook group if you would like some support.

If you aren’t able to complete the full challenge, please don’t worry! Please let your sponsors know and send Young Lives vs Cancer an email at virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk

A Young Lives vs Cancer fundraiser is one of the easiest ways to collect your sponsorship. Your money comes directly to Young Lives vs Cancer so you don’t have to worry about admin or bank transfers.

Set your page up in just a few seconds by clicking here.

Alternatively you can set up a JustGiving Page here.

Also a snazzy Young Lives vs Cancer sponsorship form will be included in your fundraising pack! There are handy instructions for how to pay this in on the form.  All you need to do is deposit your sponsorship into your own bank account, and then pay this in via our website.

Alternatively your friends can make a donation through our website  – if they choose this option please make sure they include your full name and supporter number in the form – just so we know it’s you and that you took part in the Hair-Raiser!   

Yes, of course! The more the merrier. If they wish to join you for your Hair-Raiser Challenge and set up their own fundraising page,  share the sign-up form with them

Yes – you can join from anywhere! Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post our fundraising packs internationally, but you can print off your sponsorship form and selfie card, and still be a vital part of Team Young Lives and the Hair-Raiser Challenge. 

We send fundraising packs out twice a week but they can sometimes take 10 – 14 working days to arrive.  If your pack has not arrived, please contact us on virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk.

If you have questions or queries, please contact us at virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk or you can ask in the Facebook group at here.

Check out The Little Princess Trust who provide beautiful handmade wigs for children across the UK and Ireland. Click here for more information on hair donation: www.littleprincesses.org.uk

Please do not post your hair to Young Lives vs Cancer.