Continuing our blog series of fundraising ideas, today is brought to you by the letter G!
Whether you’re a first time or regular fundraiser, we all need a little inspiration sometimes. So, to give you a helping hand, we’re putting all of our favourite fundraising ideas together in a handy series of blog posts!
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Golf Day – If golf is your thing, why not organise a charity golf day by gathering a few of your golfing buddies and challenging them to a day of the beautiful game? Organise a dinner for family and friends to attend after the golfing champions have returned from their day too!
Girls Night – Have a night to celebrate you and your gals! This could be done by hosting a pamper session, a cocktail masterclass, or maybe a dinner. Whatever you want to do, have a night to chill with your girls in support of charity.
Gig – Any music lover can get involved in fundraising by hosting a gig. This could be at your local pub or in your living room with all funds going towards your chosen charity.
Games Night – Regardless of whether you want to play more traditional board games or video games, why not host a games night for 
everyone to enjoy? You could get everyone to donate to take part and offer refreshments at an additional cost. Get a leader board going and see who your champion gamer will be!
Give it Up! – We all know how difficult it is to give up your favourite things. Think of your favourite food, drink or app, and give it up as part of a sponsored challenge in support of your chosen charity! Good luck!
Gift Aid – This is an easy way to give, which helps charities and doesn’t cost you anything! Make sure you fill out a gift aid form if you’re giving to charity. This means they can claim back on the tax on your donations!
Guessing Games – We’ve all seen charity guessing games, such as “guess the number of sweets in the jar” and “guess the name of the teddy bear”. Regardless, it’s a good way to fundraise and a fun game to play!
Gym Challenge – A lot of gyms offer certain courses, whether it’s a weight loss, fitness or bootcamp course. Consider getting friends to sponsor you to attend one and complete it!
Some of these activities are great as stand-alone events, and some can be run together to support a bigger event.
We hope this post has given you some food for thought! All of your fundraising is very much appreciated and helps us to continue our vital work to raise awareness and provide bespoke support to those affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders.
If you have any activities planned, we would love to hear about them. Please get in touch with our Marketing and Fundraising Officer, Maggie, on margaret@metabolicsupportuk.org or 0845 241 2173, and we will support and promote your activities as much as we can!
Musgrove Park Hospital in Somerset to Guys St Thomas’ Hospital in London by the Children Acute Transport Service (CATS) team. It was a very distressing time for the whole family and we were told to prepare ourselves for the worst, as they honestly didn’t think Tayla was going to pull through. We were there for 3 weeks until one doctor came on duty and ran some tests for a Urea Cycle Disorder, and that’s when we were given the news that she had 
Tayla even decided she wanted to go as the word medication for World Book Day, so she could show all her friends exactly what she needs to keep her liver working properly.”
community in their local areas, enabling us to reach many more patients and families. They are also helping us spread the word by raising awareness and fundraising.
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marathon runners and their commitment to train, run and fundraise in support of Metabolic Support UK, whatever the weather!
“There’s no doubt, I was born to be a runner. I enjoy it. I like the thrill of getting out with the dogs in the crisp winter air, feeling invigorated as I pilot new running routes around the Cotswolds. The only thing, which really frustrates me, is when my Garmin has no signal, causing me to jump frantically up and down like a frog on a lily pad, so I don’t lose momentum. Yes, admittedly, I am now one of those people, who I used to look at and despise. This was usually from the confines of a pub, watching the vibrant streak of lyrca whizz pass the window
marathon runners and their commitment to train, run and fundraise in support of Metabolic Support UK, whatever the weather!
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of London for the London Marathon! We are always in awe of our incredible marathon runners and their commitment to train, run and fundraise in support of Metabolic Support UK, whatever the weather!
community together to fundraise for Metabolic Support UK and to celebrate the life of Anna, their daughter, who very sadly died of GM1 Gangliosidosis, aged 1. They organised a classical concert music, which proved to be a huge success, as Sarah, Anna’s Mum, explains.
The concert was a rip-roaring success both from the turnout and from the feedback given on the night and since the concert. With family and friends spread far and wide, we knew not all would be able to come. So, alongside the concert, we also ran a Just Giving page to provide an opportunity for some of them to contribute. This was a brilliant idea! We raised £660 through our Just Giving page alone! With the money raised on the night and other donations received, we have raised a staggering £3,018.22! As a family, we couldn’t be prouder of this achievement and all for a cause so close to our hearts.
5. Do you have a favourite running route?
of London for the London Marathon! We are always in awe of our incredible London Marathon runners and their commitment to train, run and fundraise in support of Metabolic Support UK, whatever the weather!
We hope your training continues to go well Mike!
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