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Fundraise to help support bereaved families

Your imagination is the limit when it comes to finding ways to fundraise.  It’s sometimes easier to ask family and friends to be part of an event, rather than asking for donations. 

You can turn anything into a way to raise funds and awareness to support bereaved families. 

Whatever way you choose to get involved, you will be making a difference in your own unique way that reflects who you are and how you want to remember your baby. You can make the event as big or small as you want. 

Here are some ideas to get you going:

Host a morning tea at your workplace – Invite all staff to a morning tea and ask them to donate to attend.  While they’re there you can tell them why you’re holding the morning tea and about the impact of the support you received has had on your journey as a bereaved parent.

Go thrill-seeking – If you feel like something a bit more high adrenaline you can ask people to donate for you to go bungee jumping, sky diving, ice-climbing, hang-gliding or any other thrill-seeking activity.  These activities are exhilarating, and some bereaved parents find it an important part the healing process.

Go cold turkey - Get healthy while fundraising! Cut out alcohol, cigarettes or sugar, and get your friends and family to support you by sponsoring your efforts.  Sometimes it’s easier to cut something out if you have the motivation of others behind you.

Run a sports tournament – Hold a round-robin event with your local sporting club.  Not only is it a fun day, but you can raise money through entry fees, raffles and silent auctions.

Once you've created your page, email the link to your family, friends and colleagues and share it on social media.

Explore all of your options and get started now via our special fundraising portal in conjunction with Red Nose.

Get started now

Once you’re ready to go, we’d love to hear from you about your fundraising activity. We'll be with you every step of the way. We can provide you with useful tips, advice and support. Email us or call  1300 998 698.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.    

Please note: In December 2020, Sands merged operations with Red Nose. You can still fundraise to support bereaved families and you have access to the dedicated Red Nose and Sands fundraising portal. Visit our Fundraising Hub to learn more. 

Published: 2nd September, 2019

Updated: 22nd November, 2021

Author: Bridget Sutherland

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