Fundraise in celebration
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, anniversary, the arrival of a new baby or a milestone celebration, why not make a difference to children and young people facing cancer by choosing to fundraise around your special day!
You could ask for donations instead of gifts. Or make a donation instead of buying wedding favours. However you chose to fundraise in celebration, our team are on hand to support you.
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Useful downloads and tips to kick-start your fundraising.
Ask for donations
If you’d like to ask your family and friends for donations instead of gifts to celebrate your wedding, setting up a JustGiving page is a simple way to ensure funds come direct to us. There’s no paperwork or trips to the bank needed!
Remember to include the link in your wedding information before the big day. And remind people closer to the time. Tell them why the cause is so important to you.
Wedding materials
Our range of pin badges are the perfect wedding favour for your guests. They double as a place setting too.
Looking for confetti that’s 100% biodegradable, eco-friendly and dye-free? Our beautiful dried petal confetti sachets are another great way to show your support to children and young people facing cancer on your special day. Find wedding materials in our online shop.
If you are planning a wedding without favours, why not make a donation instead?
Duplicate gifts
Did you get too many air fryers or two sets of towels? Sell duplicate gifts online and donate the funds to Young Lives vs Cancer.
Ask for donations
Got too much stuff? Why not ask family and friends for donations instead of gifts? Setting up a JustGiving page is a simple way to ensure funds come direct to us.
Remember to share the link with all your friends and family so everyone can be part of your celebration.
Set up a Facebook Fundraising Page to celebrate your birthday and ask for online donations instead of presents! The money you raise will be sent directly to Young Lives vs Cancer and you’ll be able to easily share your target and progress with friends and family via Facebook.
Having a party?
Make it easy for your guests to make a donation. You can order collection tins, posters and gift aid envelopes to inspire them to give more! Email us at fundraisingevents@younglivesvscancer.org.uk to discuss what you need.
Duplicate gifts
If you receive duplicate gifts, you could sell them online and donate the funds to Young Lives vs Cancer. Some good will come of that unwanted item.
Take on a challenge
If it’s a milestone birthday or other celebration, why not take on a challenge like a skydive, trek or marathon and get sponsored for it! Take a look at our calendar of events.
Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, christening or milestone event, you could use it to raise money.
Ask for donations
Make it easy for your guests to make a donation in person. You can order collection tins, posters and gift aid envelopes to inspire them to give more! Email us at fundraisingevents@younglivesvscancer.org.uk to discuss what you need.
Or you could ask for online donations via a JustGiving page. Their donations will come direct to us without you having to do anything more than share the link or QR code.
Or you could set up a Facebook Fundraising Page and ask for online donations there.
Duplicate gifts
If you receive duplicate gifts at your party you could sell them online and donate the funds.
Get the most out of your fundraising
Thank you for thinking of using your celebration to raise money. Here are some tips about how to have the most impact.
- Make sure your activity is legal and safe.
- Create a JustGiving page so you have a place to raise money and share updates.
- Set a fundraising target. Pages with targets always raise more.
- Let people know how their donations will help young cancer patients and their families.
- Thank everyone afterwards and tell them how much they have raised.
- Here’s how to pay in your money if you are collecting it in person.
For more tips and stories, download our fundraising guide.
Fundraising Guide (4.4MB pdf)Julie and Rob’s story
“If it wasn’t for Young Lives vs Cancer, Julie and I wouldn’t have met. Here we are happily married now. Happy days thanks to Young Lives vs Cancer!”
Julie and Rob found love while volunteering for Young Lives vs Cancer. They raised over £800 in lieu of presents at their wedding.
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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
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