Pre Walk – Fundraising Ideas
Want to fundraise but not sure what you want to do? We’ve got lots of quick and easy ideas, as well as fun things you can do at work or with friends.
Bake Sale
A bake sale is a tried and true fundraiser that brings tasty treats to your community while you raise money for Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness. Who can resist a good cause and a delicious cookie?
Make sure that you advertise your bake sale well in advance. You’ll also want to set up your table or booth in a well-trafficked area to attract more customers. You can sell your tasty treats, but you can also place a tip or donation jar on the table for customers who feel extra generous.
Get as creative as you want with the confections you create. The better they taste, the more people will want to buy them! Get started with this Bake Sale Poster
BBQ
Nothing defines a great Canadian summer than a back yard BBQ. A BBQ fundraiser is a fun way to spend the day with friends and family, while supporting a good cause at the same time. Get Started with this BBQ Party Event poster
Beard Shaving – Whilst you may love your furry face, how do your friends and family feel? Would the idea of shaving your beard off have them reaching into their pockets in the name of melanoma? Why not let them dye it too before the big shave as a way to raise extra funds.
Car Wash
Local gas stations may allow you to host a car wash on behalf of the Melanoma Network. Set up posters around the community promoting the car wash and have larger Bristol board posters to promote the car wash on the day of. Make the car wash by donation only. You would be surprised how generous people can be. All you have to do is provide the soap, sponges and a few buckets. The more kids involved the better. Get Started with this Car Wash Event Poster
Games Night
You just need games, a place and people. It can be as simple as charades or if you have a screen and console to hand why not go down the gaming route, charging friends to play.
Garage Sale
Chances are you have tons of stuff lying around that you should probably get rid of. Try hosting a garage sale one day this summer to clear out that extra clutter. Put signs around your community the week leading up to your garage sale. Even kids can help sell things.
Give it up!
We all have bad habits, some worse than others, but if you have a habit you want to kick why not do it whilst fundraising for Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness? Over the years our supporters have raised money by giving up things like chocolate, television, alcohol, and smoking.
Karaoke night
Time to stretch the vocal cords and get ready for a night of karaoke. If you’re on the lookout for a karaoke machine reach out to friends on social media to save money on renting one.
Lemonade Stand
Lemonade stands can be a fun activity for the whole family. Choose a fresh lemonade recipe from the internet. Most include water, fresh lemons and sugar. Set up a table on your front lawn. Purchase cups and a jug from the dollar store and a piece of Bristol board to make a fun sign for the front of the table. Let people know proceeds will go to the Melanoma Network.
Office Collection Day / Office Fundraising
Short of time but eager to make a difference? Then fundraising in the office could be the right activity for you. Fundraising activities for the office could include; Bake Sales, dress down day or a morning coffee could make for workers happy to sponsor you!
Quiz night
The pub, village hall, local sports centre and your best mates garden are all venues suitable for hosting a quiz. Decide what is right (and available) to you and get working on those questions. Will the focus change by rounds or will your quiz be more niche, with all questions specific to a particular band, film or book? You host the night and guests pay to play. Simple… but the questions might not be.
Sponsored Silence
If you’re a chatter box who finds being quiet a challenge then perhaps raise funds with a sponsored silence, just remember don’t be quiet about the cause and your fundraising before or after the event!
Xbox / Playstation / Console Night
We hope you’re sat comfortably because a gaming fundraiser could leave you up all night, but make this gaming session one that matters by inviting people to play for a donation to Strides for Melanoma Walk for Awareness
