Do it your own way this October
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Not sure where to start? Why not try something from the list below:
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Shave or Dye your hair
Why not brave the shave this October or dye your hair pink to show your support?
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Sober October
Give up alcohol this October to raise funds and support breast cancer patients and their families.
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Take on a fitness challenege
Set yourself a fitness goal this October and collect pledges from family and friends. You can connect your fitness device to your JustGiving fundraising page to track your progress.
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Sell Pink Ribbons
This October, take a box of Pink Ribbons to sell in your workplace or local shop. Register your fundraiser using this form and select 'pink ribbons' as your fundraising method.
Tips for your workplace events
Set your own company challenge, hold a unique event or run a company initiative. Join us in whatever way suits you and your team!
- Comedy Night: We all know a certain colleague that thinks they are a comedian, why not give them the spotlight for one night only!
- ‘You’ve Got Talent’ event: Dust off that guitar you promised you would never put down! It’s time for you and your colleagues to show off your hidden talents with a charity show.
- Battle of the Departments: Set a challenge between departments and battle it out for the ultimate winner. This could be anything from a pink themed baking competition to an active challenge.
- Shave or Dye: Show your true colours with a shave or dye event.
- Photo Competition: Let your team show their creative side with a pink inspired company photo competition. The winning photo could take pride of place in your office!
- Raffle: Raffle a prize or even better an annual leave day to help raise funds this October.
Whatever way you choose to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, make sure to access your event toolkit, which contains resources to help you promote and celebrate your event, along with information on how to be breast-aware.
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Make sure to share your fundraiser with your family, friends, and colleagues, and ask them to donate!
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Tag us on Facebook & Instagram @IrishCancerSociety and use the hashtag #breastcancerfundraiser (TBC) so we can help you spread the word!
JustGiving
Everything you need to start fundraising your own way this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.