Personal challenges

Personal challenges - how to account for your progress

Naama — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:07:24 GMT

Hi everyone

I was thinking about creating my JustGiving page but my personal challenge which I'm thinking to take on in order to gain support and raise money, it's more of a don't-do-it thing, rather than do-it.

A friend at work gave me the idea when she decided not to eat sweet, puddings and other yummy things for a year, but instead, put all the money which would otherwise be spent on sweets - in a fundraising kitty.

Now, my question is. If you're asking for support people who don't know you that well, and who will need some sort of proof that you're doing what you say you're doing, what kind of evidence can you supply them with? How can someone prove that they're committed enough and will hold on to whatever they've decided to do?

People might be deterred by the lack of evidence and a photo reading: "Me and the 10 buns I didn't eat!" might not go a long way.

Thanks

Climate change costs lives - let's sort it out Here and Now

OxfamGB — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:58:09 GMT

Climate change costs lives. And right now, thousands of people are taking action to fight its devastating effects on the world's poorest people. This October, we’re asking all our supporters to do one of three things: change what you wear, change what you do, or collect loose change.

All of the money raised through your change-themed fundraising efforts will be going to support our work with communities that are being affected by climate change. For example, if you can get 39 workmates to pay £2 to wear jeans to work, the money you’ll have raised could be used to enable a family to raise their home above flood levels.

If you would like to download our fundraising toolkit, or if you are looking for ideas, tips and inspiration, visit our website to find out more: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/fundraise/October/index.html

We would love to hear from you about your fundraising ideas, if you have any questions or would like to know more about our work, you can call us on 0300 200 1244 or e-mail events@oxfam.org.uk

Thank you for all of your support - together we can really give people hope for a brighter future

Losing Weight

Lel1211 — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:33:25 GMT

I am currently trying to shed 4 stone.

I started 3 weeks ago and so far have lost 10lbs. Following weightwatchers.

Want to lose at least 1.5 stone by 15th June as running the Race for Life!!!

Tom Challis 24 Hour Blogathon

tomchallis — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:51:03 GMT

Hallo everyone i would just like to let you know i will be doing my own personal blogathon for a whole 24 hours in support of the childrens cancer charity CLIC Sargent. The event will take place on 5th September 2009. I will have to post a blog at least every half hour on my website blog and a separate micro-blog (status) will be posted at least very half hour on each of my social network profiles on facebook, twitter, myspace, bebo.

Please visit my just giving page for more details and to donate: http://justgiving.com/tomchallislive

Thank you

Eat Smarties for Breast Cancer Care : )

jochristy — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:12:57 GMT

Hello, my name is Jo and my partner is Dunc. We are raising money for Breast Cancer care. A family member had this a few years back and she pulled through and is now fighting fit : )
I have wanted to raise money for this cause for a long time and have now started to do something about it.
I plan to do various events, but have started off with a nice easy Smarties challenege hehe.
Giving tubes of smarties to my friends and family to then fill up with loose change and nearly at 50% of the target already so its working really well and great fun : )

Any tips and support would be welcome. We are new to the just giving website, so anything thats useful to know would be gratefully received : )

And great to see everybody working so hard on here to raise money for such worthwhile charities. Am very glad we started to do this : )

Jo and Dunc x

http://www.justgiving.com/jochristy

Its A Dogs Life

sianyy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:55:01 GMT

Its A dogs Life!

To Open the new kennel block at North Clwyd Animal Rescue, Flintshire, A group of us are being sponsored to see how it feels to be a rescue dog by spending the night in the kennels!
All money raised goes to the rescue and every penny is needed, so Please sponser me!
Thanks
Siany.x.

http://www.justgiving.com/sianyy

Family fun day

caregirl86 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:33:34 GMT

Hey every one:) , I'm doing the grand intentions for the national autistic society. My target is 1000 pounds. Have already done some sponsored walks and a few more to come. but am holding the main event, a family fun day sunday 16th august 09 in bristol (kingswood park, bs159tp). The event will include

* Music

*Tombola

*Raffle

*Auction

*Face Painting

*Guess My Birthday - guess the teddies birthday to win him at the end the day.

*Name the bear

*Pirate Lucky dip

* Target Frisbee

*How many sweets in a jar

*Beat the Goalie - shoot out game

*Bouncy castle ('till 3pm)

* Knock the can (tin can alley)

* Ball in a cup

* Catch a fish ( variation on hook a duck)

* Map spaces treasure island

* Creativity area

* and creativity competition - prize for best ones

*Talent competition

*Information Stalls - NAS, autism info, autism services, etc

* Snacks and refreshments - Ice cream van, burger van, candy floss van and cake stall

*Meet your favorite characters - including snow white and the fat controller.

*Visit from a local fire engine (TBC)

*Demos and performances by local groups.

*Stalls - local produce and services.

*Kiddy rides - including swing boats and chair-o-planes

*Table top sale - every item 1 pound

*and more...

If any one is in the bristol area or near by the day then please come along and show your support.

This has been a real challenge arranging the event, and getting everything in place, especially around work and uni as well.

www.justgiving.com/jacquiking

Loosing weight and getting fit to walk the Great Wall of China

mandy — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:00:27 GMT

I signed up to this challenge in order to give me a goal worth sticking to. I joined WWatchers in Jan weighing nearly 17 stone. I then signed up to the challenge. Everyone thought I was mad but 12 weeks on I weigh 14 stone 6 and im getting fitter by the day. This is such a big thing for me. I couldnt even tie my shoe laces but now im spending hours walking and swimming. Its all so exciting and my daugter is keeping me on track. Learning to fund raise too. Im loving 2009. would advise this to all people who have loads of weight to loose. its made it all seem worth while and when I feel like cheating the picture of me walking that wall stops me. Anyone else like me?

3 stones in 3 months...too much do you reckon??? Nah...it's well worth it!!

Tredad — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:02:00 GMT

Well I've just taken the plunge and gone for it...wish me luck if you like or laugh at my insanity it's up to you. Any hints and tips (or even donations) would be really appreciated too!!! Cheers all, Dave Jones (Tredad)

Sponsor me here...! - www.justgiving.com/tredad

Matthew Willbye Charity Productions

MatthewWillbye — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:47:12 GMT

Hello,
My name is Matthew, I am 20 years old, 21 in September and I try to raise money for charity and my local church through holding charity shows. £505 was raised by my first production in aid of Breast Cancer Care and All Saints' Church Peterborough.

My next production is raising money for BBC Children in Need. So Please help by donating online:-
http://www.justgiving.com/matthewwillbye

Macmillan China Trek

beeba — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:33:16 GMT

Hi

My name is Marion and I aim to walk the Great Wall of China for Macmillan in April 2009.

I have already begun my sponsorship page and had some donations too
http://www.justgiving.com/marionveevers

So far as well I am going to have a Car Boot Sale, a table at the local Market, Auctioning some memorabilia and very exciting I will be going 'live' on the biggest radio station here in the Costa Del Sol. Please listen to my story at 1.00 clock tomorrow Spanish Time

http://www.rem.fm/

regards
Marfion

Fred and Charlies big tube fundraiser

federerfan1 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:05:24 GMT

Hello everyone

Last year a friend, a teacher from our school(University College School) and myself attempted to break the record for the quickest time traveled around the London Underground in aid of charity. We did not break the record but raised over 2500 pounds for charity and this year we are going to do the Paris metro once again aiming to raise a lot of money for a worthwhile cause, any sponsorship is welcome.

The London Underground took us 18 hours and 45 minuites so it was really gruelling. The Paris Metro, although slightly shorter, should be very tough as well.

We will be doing it for make a wish foundation which is a very worthwhile cause as i am sure many of you will be aware of.

Thanks again, any amount would be great
Please visit this link to sponsor: http://www.justgiving.com/fredisaac
Thanks very much

Fred and Charlies big tube fundraiser

federerfan1 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:04:34 GMT

Hello everyone

Last year a friend, a teacher from our school(University College School) and myself attempted to break the record for the quickest time traveled around the London Underground in aid of charity. We did not break the record but raised over 2500 pounds for charity and this year we are going to do the Paris metro once again aiming to raise a lot of money for a worthwhile cause, any sponsorship is welcome.

The London Underground took us 18 hours and 45 minuites so it was really gruelling. The Paris Metro, although slightly shorter, should be very tough as well.

Thanks again, any amount would be great
Please visit this link to sponsor: http://www.justgiving.com/fredisaac
Thanks very much

Ive got something to smile about!

dillyalltheday — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:16:01 GMT

I'm going to do a tandem parachute jump on the 12-10-08 which is brill and one of my goas which I didnt achieve last year as still recovering from some major surgeries which saved my life. I work for Gofal Cymru now , a mental health charity who suppport individuals across South Wales and are looking for raising their profile to challenge discrimination and promote awareness. Ive had a lot of personal lossses over the past two years and know what its like to face feeling isolated and not having much hope but with support, wherever it may come from, there is a future around the corner. My friends and family have been fantastic but Gofal have played their part so i can continue working. Upwards and onwards!

going red

evonne — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:48:27 GMT

I am dying my hair red punk red that is I hope I don't get the sack!