There is no minimum sponsorship; however we ask that you aim to raise as much money as possible. Remember that every pound you raise will go towards helping St Elizabeth Hospice to improve life for those living with a progressive illness.
For example: £50 could help to provide a visit to a patient by our Hospice at Home team helping them to stay at home in the final stages of their illness is they wish
£100 could help to provide seven nurse telephone support calls, offering vital advice and support to patients and their families 24 hours a day.
£150 could help to provide a Hospice inpatient unit nurse for one day providing palliative care for the relief of pain and other distressing symptoms
You can create your own online fundraising page with details of what you are doing, when you are doing it and why you are doing it. Email a link to all your friends, family and colleagues anywhere in the world and they can donate online by debit or credit card. No internet experience is necessary, it's really easy to set up and it avoids the hassle of chasing people for their sponsorship money! St Elizabeth Hospice will automatically receive any donations made via your page. For more information visit the Justgiving website or contact the Midnight Walk team on 01473 707043 or email midnightwalk@stelizabethhospice.org.uk
Here are some of our top tips for reaching your fundraising goal: The earlier you start asking people to sponsor you the better as it gives people as much notice as possible. Approach as many people as possible and get them to spread the word about what you are doing. Ask your employer to match your fundraising pound for pound as many companies now do this. Also ask your employer if they are willing to help you publicise what you are doing, perhaps through a staff newsletter, staff social events or through contact with business colleagues. Celebrating a birthday, anniversary or wedding? Ask for donations instead of presents to go towards your fundraising target. Hold fun and easy to organise events such as cake sales at work or a raffle to boost your sponsorhship. Collect your loose change and add it to your sponsorship total. Promote your fundraising through posters, flyers, emails, community groups, local pubs, community centre, post office or local parish or village magazines. Our fundraising team will support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us on 01473 707043 or email midnightwalk@stelizabethhospice.org.uk