10 ideas to raise funds for our Maggie's Centre

Maggie's Fife has launched a £10,000 fundraising appeal to ensure it can support people living with a cancer diagnosis.

The organisation, which is funded almost entirely by voluntary donations, is calling on Fifers to rally round during the coronavirus crisis – and it has come up with a list of great ideas to fundraise while at home.

1 A Virtual run:

Maggie’s has teamed up with Run For Charity to make sure there are lots of events for you to take part near your home while getting in your daily exercise.

They include a virtual marathon, where you can log the equivalent distance while walking or out for a run.

https://runforcharity.com/maggies/virtual-running-events

2 Get activeWe all like to boogie, so hoe about a sponored ‘dance-a-thon’ in your own home?

Or see if your family and friends will sponsor you for the ultimate climbing challenge – up and down the stairs at home. How about 100 per day?

You could even host a yoga challenge to raise funds for our Maggie’s Centre.

All of these can generate much needed funds via JustGiving page, or similar online platform.

3 The great bake off!

Maggie's Kitchen Table Day has become something of an annual event, and there’s no reason why it can’t continue – with a twist.

Bake up a storm for the folk in your home, and challenge your friends to do likewise. Get the cook-a-long sponsored and then turn it into a virtual event using digital platforms such as Zoom and Houseparty.

4 I’ve started so I’ll finish

Host a virtual quiz – it’s fun, and it keeps you and your friends connected during lockdown.

They are very easy to set up and can be lots of fun. You can also download some questions if you don’t fancy making up your own

https://www.virtualquizevents.com/

5 Good game, good game

If you’re into online gaming with friends, this virtual challenge is perfect for you.

Simply set up tournaments with your friends and ask that each person pays an entry fee to play.

Find out more on the Twitch website.

https://www.twitch.tv/JG

6 Tune in

Playlist fundraising – Spotify is a great way to keep people connected and you can fundraise at the same time!

Simply create a playlist and get your friends and family to add a song of their choice in return for a donation.

If you’re running a challenge event for Maggie’s, why not set this up as your training playlist?

7 Maggie's Meal Deal

Why not donate what what you’d normally spend on lunches and coffees at work during week? A simple way to help the appeal.

8 TravelcardOur regular commutes to work have all stopped, so why not convert the cost of your bus tickets, petrol or train travel into a donation to Maggie’s Fife so that people with cancer get the support they need?

9 Sold to the highest bidder!

One of the pluses of being at home is we can finally start to tackle the clutter and have a clear out.

Why not sell your items on Ebay and donate the money to Maggie’s Fife?

But remember to arrange safe local collection with your buyers following social distancing guidelines.

10 Celebrate and Give

Lots of birthdays and landmark anniversaries will occur during lockdown.

While meeting up in person for those special occasions might not be possible, you could set up a Facebook fundraiser and encourage friends to donate instead.

Donate to Maggie’s Fife appeal HERE

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/MaggiesFife?fbclid=IwAR1m6UkNRslJ2HWq-bKPjH4OvqyWxaDzv_zSqsm437GFNGK0qXGXZxm-qw0

Virtual fundraising ideas HERE

https://www.maggies.org/get-involved/do-your-own-fundraising/virtual-fundraising/