How to Fundraise

Fundraising is a great way to raise money and also raises awareness about Myositis.

Once you have decided on your event a key to its success is advertisement. Let us know of your Fundraising Event in advance and we will advertise it through the Newsletter and on our Website. You can also set up a free fundraising page on the JustGiving website.

The Myositis Support Group can provide posters, flyers, leaflets to support your endeavors. We can also supply Sponsorship Forms and T-shirts for runners and cyclists.

Once your fundraising event is finished let us know with a short report for the Newsletter and a photograph (if available). Our members appreciate this news and it may spur someone else on!

Monies raise by fundraising should be sent to the office with cheques payable to the Myositis Support Group. Direct payment into the Charities account can be made, please contact us for further details.

Who to Contact:
Irene Oakley on 023 8044 9708 or fundraising@myositis.org.uk

Fundraising Tips:

• If you are designing a Sponsorship Form don’t forget a column for Gift Aid.
• If you are organising an event at work see if they have Match Funding
• To advertise your event ask local businesses to display a poster many will gladly do so in their store window, and community buildings like libraries and sports centres often have notice boards for the public to post information.
• Write a small article on your event and send it to your local newspaper (including the freebee papers) before the day as they may want to join you!
• If you are doing a sponsored event you may wish to contact the local newspaper for a Cheque Presentation once you have collected the money in.