Fundraising FAQS

A. It can seem daunting to reach your fundraising target but there are lots of ways to boost your donations. One simple way is to remind people again about your fundraising event by sharing it on social media. One way to keep it fresh is to share updates about how your training's going. If you use a fitness app, remember to log any training runs and share them. Research shows that fundraisers who share these with their followers raise up to 40% more!

If you're doing a sporting challenge, how about organising a sweepstake on your finishing time and giving a small prize to whoever has the closest guess? Or think about how you can make your 'ask' stand out from others. How about doing your event in fancy dress or colouring your hair for extra attention and pledges? Don't forget to post regular updates to your supporters, reminding them why you're taking the challenge and what difference it will make to the thyroid community. . For example, if you're training for a challenge, could you post updates about how your training's going?

A.  If you have purchased your own place in an event, we won't ask you to pay an additional registration fee or raise a minimum amount. Just raise what you can through any fundraising platform (Enthuse, JustGiving, or the BTF platform). We can also send you a running vest or T-shirt* once you have raised £50 towards your fundraising goal, as well as details of how we can support you.