This month we have been talking all about fundraising.
Fundraising is such an important source of income for our charity. We could not support as many families and train as many professionals without the help of our incredible team of fundraisers.
Fundraising is a really rewarding thing to do so if you are thinking about how you can get involved then look no further.
If you're looking for a little bit of inspiration there are lots of ideas from other fundraisers plus a wide range of challenge events across the county. Take a look at the page below for more information.
Inspiring stories from the community
From charity balls to bake sales, from golf days to gaming, our community is always finding inventive ways to raise money. Each year, our community pushes themselves to the limit and takes on skydives, mountain peaks, and the London Marathon. Check out some of our fundraising stories below and meet this year's London Marathon team.
The resilience of our family - The Allen family story
It helps me feel empowered - Liv's story
Meet our London marathon runners
The fundraising journey
Take a look at our fundraising journey below to see what we can do to support you along the way.
Find an event
Got an idea for an event or fun way to raise money? You can come up with your own idea or take part in one of our runs or challenges.
Register your fundraiser
When you register your fundraiser, it makes our team aware of your event so we can support you throughout your fundraising journey. We will provide you with advice and tips, offer any assistance you may need and ensure you have everything you need to make your fundraiser a complete success.
You can also join our community of fundraisers in our Facebook group. This is a place where people share their events and challenges and post updates and messages of encouragement.
Get your materials and merchandise
As a fundraiser, you are representing the charity. Showcasing our brand colours and logo is really important in helping raise awareness of Huntington's disease. We offer a range of fundraising materials to help you decorate your event, from banners, balloons, bunting, stickers, leaflets and collection tins.
We also stock a range of fundraising clothes* and accessories. We have running and cycling tops as well as branded water bottles, shoelaces, socks and wristbands to jazz up your outfit.
*Please check when you register for your event as for some events you will get a running top included when you hit your fundraising target.
Get sharing
An important part of fundraising is sharing your Just Giving page, not only to help you increase your donations but also to raise awareness of Huntington's. We can provide you with blank posters for your event or you can use our online design studio to create posters, flyers and social media graphics to promote your fundraiser.
Use the power of social media to share your JustGiving page, updates on your training, information on your event or share your personal connection to Huntington's. We love to showcase the amazing things our fundraisers are doing. You can tag us in your posts on social media, use the hashtag #TeamHDA on your posts and if you would like your story to be shared, please fill out the form below.
Get to know our Fundraising Coordinator
We spoke to Hannah, Our Fundraising Events Coordinator who has been working for the Huntington's Disease Association for over 13 years. We hear what she has to say about her role, favourite fundraisers and how she can support you.
