Sports and physical challenges
Looking for a physical challenge that you can do on your own or in a group? Take on one of our events or find your own place at an event.
Thinking of something closer to home or something which will stretch you to learn a new skill? Why not organise something yourself. We have lots of ideas and tips to help you.
Already know what you want to do? Sign up to fundraise!
Get startedPopular activities
Sponsored activities such as runs, swims and cycles can be adapted for any age, ability and size of group. Set a challenge you have always wanted to do and raise money to help keep you focussed.
How long can dance or row or skip for? Do it on your own or build a relay team to keep it going for 24-hours!
Learn a new skill! Learn how to ride a bike or tap dance. Swap skills with someone and get sponsored for your effort.
Other ideas
Can you do 10 squats a day for a whole month?
Organise a football tournament.
Roller skate on your own or with friends.
Looking for more ideas? Go to our A-Z of fundraising.
Kick start your fundraising
Before you start any physical event, please make sure you plan your training and kit needs first. We don’t want you to get hurt. Our training zone has training plans and tips.
Make sure your activity is legal and safe. Our guide also includes a useful checklist if you are involving children in your activity.
- Create a JustGiving page so you have a place to raise money and share updates. Personalise it with photos and your reasons for fundraising. Then let people know about the incredible thing you’re doing for families facing cancer.
- Set a fundraising target. Be ambitious. Pages with targets always raise more.
- Let people know how their donations will help young cancer patients and their families.
- Download our fundraising materials. We have lots of materials, ideas and advice to help you reach your fundraising goals.
For more tips and stories, download our fundraising guide.
Fundraising Guide (4.4MB pdf)Downloads and tips
Useful downloads and tips to support your fundraising.
Sweepstakes
- Guess my finish time sweepstake (82.0KB pdf)
- Guess my steps sweepstake (80.2KB pdf)
Events
- Golden Golf Day – September
- Keepy Uppy vs Cancer challenge – April 2025
Social media
- Shareables to use on your social media channels.
- Sponsorship form (101.3KB pdf)
- Fundraising thermometer poster (76.5KB pdf)
- Top fundraising tips (515,3KB pdf)
- Gift Aid poster (41.3KB pdf)
Here’s how to pay in your money if you have collected any in person.
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Fundraise with families and childrenGet 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
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