Fundraising
At Make-A-Wish we rely on the many hundreds of generous people who fundraise for us each year. Listed below is just a small selection of events that have taken place that generated much needed funds. Some of these events happen every year in which you too can get involved. There are also examples of how individuals and community groups have got together to organise their own events to raise money. These examples should give you a taster of some of the great activities our supporters have got up to in order to grant our special children's wishes.
If you are taking part in a sponsored event or organising a challenge event for Make-A-Wish, you can set up your very own Make-A-Wish branded fundraising webpage at Justgiving.
Organised Annual Events
1. Skyline
Many people raise money for us by taking part in some of the most daring stunts. Make-A-Wish, in association with Skyline, can provide the opportunity to do a parachute jump or tandem skydive. To find out how to jump for Make-A-Wish please visit www.skylineparachuting.co.uk. If you wish to look further afield to raise funds for us Skyline also arrange treks to Peru and Vietnam and other exotic places. For more information on skyline treks please visit www.skylineoverseas.co.uk.
2. Wish Pedlars Sponsored Bike Ride
Join us for the 15th "original" Wish Pedlars event! Following on from the success of our circular routes at last year's event, we will be offering riders the choice of two routes both starting and finishing at Manor Park in Aldershot, Hampshire. For more information contact wishpedlars@makeawish.org.uk
3. Running Events
Many hundreds of people run thousands of miles every year to raise valuable funds for us. We are lucky enough to have bonded places in the following runs:
- Bath Half Marathon
- London Marathon
- London 10K
- Bristol Half Marathon
- Berlin Marathon
- Great North Run
- Chicago Marathon
- New York Marathon
Each run has a registration fee and a minimum sponsorship level. If you feel you could raise the required amount of money and would like to be considered for one of our bonded places, please email us at runs@makeawish.org.uk
Create Your Own Event
Example 1. Charity football match
Fundraising can be as simple as gathering a few friends for a kick about! That's exactly what Damien Ferridge did with his colleagues at Kalon when he arranged a charity football match at Chestnut FC in Essex. This event helped raise £500 for Make-A-Wish. Darren was so pleased with the event he has now asked his company to make the charity football match an annual event. If you would like to run a similar event please either contact your local regional office or fill in a fundraising registration form and email to fundraising@make-a-wish.org.uk
Example 2. Swimming for wishes
Seven-year-old Jessica Arnold knows how to make a splash in the world of fundraising. Jessica decided to do a sponsored swim for Make-A-Wish at her local swimming pool. Along with her dad Mark, Jessica asked friends and family to sponsor her swimming 20 lengths of the pool. Jessica also gave up her pocket money and with her sponsorship money managed to raise £216! If you would like to run a similar event please either contact your local regional office or fill in a fundraising registration form and email to fundraising@make-a-wish.org.uk
Example 3. Opera in the Park
Eastbourne AM Rotary Club organised a fabulous event of opera in the Park. The Rotary Club put on a splendid evening of Opera in a marquee with a picnic, raffle and auction to raise funds for Make-A-Wish. Everybody had a splendid evening and the event managed to raise £5000! If you would like to run a similar event please either contact your local regional office or fill in a fundraising registration form and email to fundraising@make-a-wish.org.uk
Example 4. Blokes on Spokes
Ian Taylor and Roger Price are more affectionately known as Blokes-on-Spokes to their friends at Make-A-Wish. As long-term supporters of Make-A-Wish their latest adventures have caused quite a stir at the Foundation. Ian and Roger cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats over a 10 day period and managed to raise a magnificent £20,000. For more information on this great achievement please visit www.blokesonspokes.co.uk. If you would like to run a similar event please either contact your local regional office or fill in a fundraising registration form and email to fundraising@make-a-wish.org.uk
Example 5. Tae Kwon Do night
Aaron Moss kindly organised a Tae Kwon Do fight night at the Wessex Hotel in Bournemouth. The events attracted many local Tae Kwon Do fans and raised an amazing £2,900 via ticket sales and a raffle. If you would like to run a similar event please either contact your local regional office or fill in a fundraising registration form and email to fundraising@make-a-wish.org.uk