Fundraising tips
Macmillan fundraisers tell us they are always surprised by just how generous people are. However much money you raise for Macmillan, you will be helping people affected by cancer in the UK today.
To give you a head-start we have come up with a few fundraising tips. You can use these or come up with your own inventive ways of raising money for us.
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Virtual challenge - Get sponsored to swim the English Channel in your local pool or cycle America's Route 66 without leaving your gym. All you have to do to conquer these challenges is work out how far they are and then cover that distance. And remember, you don't have to do it all in one go!
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Treasure hunt - Simply mix clues, a map and some willing contestants. Put together for an hour or so and you'll end up with a whole lot of fun. Finish off with a sprinkling of tasty treats and drinks.
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Ransom and release - All you need are some willing VIPs (very important prisoners) and somewhere to hold them captive. Then it's up to the VIPs to get their friends, family and colleagues to stump up the cash so they can be released.
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Sweepstake - Hands up who hasn't taken part in a Grand National sweepstake? Ah, the sheer excitement of randomly picking the name of a horse and then willing it on to victory – hopefully. But let's think beyond racing's big day. How about holding a sweepstake for a reality TV show or a football tournament?
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Or how about this for minimal effort - ask your boss to raffle off a day's holiday! You're sure to get loads of takers!
You can set up a Justgiving webpage so that friends, family and colleagues can sponsor you online from anywhere in the world. Log onto www.justgiving.com/macmillan and create away!
Please note: Some Macmillan events require a minimum sponsorship pledge – please check the event details.