What are you afraid of?
Are you afraid of heights? Swimming with sharks? If you have a phobia you've been meaning to overcome, now is the perfect time.
Today the Irish Cancer Society launch their new summer campaign the Fearless Challenge and ask the public to do something fearless for cancer. The challenge asks people to pledge to overcome their fears — no matter how big or small — for a money amount they set. They tell everyone they know and try and reach their fundraising goal. Once that happens, they complete their fear challenge, record it and post it online.
Speaking at the launch event Liz Logan, Campaigns Manager, Irish Cancer Society explained what the campaign is all about. “The idea is ‘Fear Factor’ for a good cause. We all have something we are afraid of – big or small, from the common fears to the weird and wacky ones. Cancer is something we are all afraid of and unfortunately no one can control who faces that fear. But with the Fearless Challenge people can choose to face their fear and be fearless, while also helping those with cancer. So it’s a win win.”
Liz continued “People can get involved in 4 easy steps:"
- Choose Your Challenge
- Set Your Fundraising Goal
- Raise Money
- Complete Your Challenge.
To get involved call the Fearless Hotline on CallSave 1850 60 60 60 or visit www.fearlesschallenge.ie.
All the money raised goes to the Irish Cancer Society, specifically to help fund research on all types of cancer; provide free information and support services for patients and loved ones; educate people about cancer prevention and early detection of the disease; and advocate for public policies that prevent cancer and help those living with it.
Follow the challenge on social media (On twitter @IrishCancerSoc and using the hashtag #FearlessChallenge or Facebook)
