Hi! My name is Bia, I’m the new President of RAG and I wanted to share some ideas to support our beloved charities during this unprecedented quarantine state. Charities are currently going through a lot of losses due to the cancellation of various events and the big hit on global economy. As a RAG, we feel a responsibility towards the charities we support throughout the year so here are some virtual challenges that some causes close to our hearts have set up over the last few weeks. If you go to our website and click on the tab “Coronavirus”, you will find a list of more fundraisers to hold from home.
Quest to Bidibidi - East African Playgrounds are a charity that focus on sustainable development within education by building playgrounds and giving children the opportunity to play during their childhood. Playing develops social skills, communication and helps children deal with trauma. This incredible charity has recently launched a virtual challenge called Quest to Bidibidi. Bidibidi is the second biggest refugee settlement in the world, as large as the city of Birmingham! The quest aims to highlight that there are thousands of refugee children whose access to safe and fun play, helping them recover from trauma is severely limited and their lives will inevitably be further impacted by COVID-19. Funds raised by teams who take part will help East African Playgrounds fund projects including helping 27,000 refugee children in Bidibidi have a chance of a brighter future. This virtual challenge that starts at the charity’s Headquarters in Bletchley, in the UK and takes teams of up-to 12 people across 10 countries, covering 8,800km to Bidibidi settlement in Uganda. You'll navigate your way there through exercise/ physical activity, complete challenges and fundraise in order to rack up those kilometres. Here is the link to the challenge: https://www.eastafricanplaygrounds.org/quest-to-bidibidi.
Quest to Bidibidi - East African Playgrounds are a charity that focus on sustainable development within education by building playgrounds and giving children the opportunity to play during their childhood. Playing develops social skills, communication and helps children deal with trauma. This incredible charity has recently launched a virtual challenge called Quest to Bidibidi. Bidibidi is the second biggest refugee settlement in the world, as large as the city of Birmingham! The quest aims to highlight that there are thousands of refugee children whose access to safe and fun play, helping them recover from trauma is severely limited and their lives will inevitably be further impacted by COVID-19. Funds raised by teams who take part will help East African Playgrounds fund projects including helping 27,000 refugee children in Bidibidi have a chance of a brighter future. This virtual challenge that starts at the charity’s Headquarters in Bletchley, in the UK and takes teams of up-to 12 people across 10 countries, covering 8,800km to Bidibidi settlement in Uganda. You'll navigate your way there through exercise/ physical activity, complete challenges and fundraise in order to rack up those kilometres. Here is the link to the challenge: https://www.eastafricanplaygrounds.org/quest-to-bidibidi.
2.6 Challenge - The 2.6 Challenge has been setup to save the UK's charities who are set to lose billions of pounds this year because so many fundraising events have been cancelled. Many different charities affected by the current crisis are urging people to raise funds in 2.6-related challenges. Some examples are Beat, Breast Cancer Now, Action Against Hunger and Meningitis Research Foundation. Last year, the London Marathon raised £67 million for charities and The 2.6 Challenge is uniting the nation to do the same today.
Link for more information: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/events/twopointsix/
- Beat (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/beat-at-uog-s-2-6-challenge) - UK's leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders and campaigning on their behalf eating disorders. The demand for their Helpline has soared by 35% but at the same time our income is set to drop by 30%.
- Breast Cancer Now (https://twopointsixchallenge.justgiving.com/get-involved?charityId=169) - A larger number of people have been calling the Helpline as many people affected by breast cancer that their fears and worries have increased during this time.
Link for more information: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/events/twopointsix/
Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) - MRF is a leading UK, Irish and international charity that brings together people and expertise to defeat meningitis and septicaemia wherever it exists. Their vision is of a world free from meningitis and septicaemia, where effective vaccinations can protect everyone. 24th of April was world Meningitis Day, which reminded many that even though coronavirus is a big focus right now, lethal diseases like meningitis are still affecting hundreds people, especially children. 2020 is a crucial year for them. For over a year, MRF, along with experts all over the globe, have come together to help the World Health Organisation draft a detailed, concrete plan on how to defeat meningitis by 2030. In just less than a month, they will announce this plan at the World Health Assembly to gain global commitment to making this dream a reality.
There is a pledge to pressure world governments to make meningitis a priority in the future and it would be amazing if everyone could sign it- https://meningitis.typeform.com/to/Ectcvk?fbclid=IwAR1PofuZxGmNltmifz5TBBrr94BTVCc5QzGwNXhB7Bc7jGSwIJZhoRF8DOc
St. Basil’s walk - St Basil’s is a charity dedicated to reducing youth homelessness and equipping them with the relevant skills to find employment has reached out with a virtual walk of the World famous Camino de Santiago trail. The walk can be completed individually or in teams - you will have six weeks from 4th of May to complete and it'll cost £10.00 to participate. If you were in a team of five for example, it’ll only be 4,500 steps a day - which would hopefully be a breeeeze for the majority of you ! It's a great way to keep fit and combat boredom at home.
More info here-https://stbasils.org.uk/basilbytes/step-up-and-join-us-on-a-virtual-walk-along-the-world-famous-camino-de-santiago-trail/
This opportunity will be running from the 4th of May to the 12th of June
There is a pledge to pressure world governments to make meningitis a priority in the future and it would be amazing if everyone could sign it- https://meningitis.typeform.com/to/Ectcvk?fbclid=IwAR1PofuZxGmNltmifz5TBBrr94BTVCc5QzGwNXhB7Bc7jGSwIJZhoRF8DOc
St. Basil’s walk - St Basil’s is a charity dedicated to reducing youth homelessness and equipping them with the relevant skills to find employment has reached out with a virtual walk of the World famous Camino de Santiago trail. The walk can be completed individually or in teams - you will have six weeks from 4th of May to complete and it'll cost £10.00 to participate. If you were in a team of five for example, it’ll only be 4,500 steps a day - which would hopefully be a breeeeze for the majority of you ! It's a great way to keep fit and combat boredom at home.
More info here-https://stbasils.org.uk/basilbytes/step-up-and-join-us-on-a-virtual-walk-along-the-world-famous-camino-de-santiago-trail/
This opportunity will be running from the 4th of May to the 12th of June
 | 5K Challenge - You can also go for a run and complete the 5K challenge where you run 5 kilometers, donate £5 to a charity of your choice and nominate 5 people to do it as well! It's fun and keeps you healthy! You could also climb the height of Mount Everest in your stairs at home and raise thousands of pounds or reach out to your community and see if there is anything you can do to help those at greater risk during this difficult time. |
If you have any virtual fundraising idea, reach out to us and we can help you put it up and promote it! I hope everyone is well and safe!
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