Where does my money go?
Where does my money go? Money raised through Marathon in a Month donations fund lifesaving cancer research and provide essential services for people with cancer and their families. These supports are needed now more than ever. Cancer patients are highlighted as an at risk group for Covid 19. But by taking part in Marathon in a Month you can ensure they do not feel alone at this extremely worrying time. Whether a patient is newly diagnosed, going through or is post treatment this is an extremely stressful time for them and their families. But by taking part in Marathon in a Month you can be there when they need it most. 98% of our funding is raised by people like you who fundraise in their community and workplace. Your support today allows us to be there and to ensure cancer patients and their families have all the support they need at this time.
Top Tips for Fundraising Online
When you register for Marathon in a Month, you will automatically get an online fundraising page. So now you have your page, here’s how to make the most of it!
Setting yourself a target not only focuses your mind more on your goal but it will also encourage your family and friends to support you to help you get there!
Pages with profile pictures bring in 15% more in donations so get your selfie on!
Use your page to tell your story about why you're taking part or who inspired you to join in the fight against cancer. If people know why you are fundraising, they will be more likely to donate towards your cause.
Keep your friends and families updated and give them regular updates on social media. It’s a great way to thank those that have donated already and who knows--it could encourage them to donate again!
Track your progress using Strava or Map My Fitness. This is a great way to keep your supporters up to date and to thank them for their donations, you never know, it may inspire them to donate again! You can find out how here.
Post your online fundraising page on your social media profiles - your fundraising page comes with social media sharing buttons that make it super quick and easy to post your page on Facebook and Twitter. And don't forget about email! Have your fundraising link in your email signature, and email your friends and family to make sure they know how to donate!
Share our poster to advertise Marathon in a Month 2020 and get more people registering for the event!
No problem, please phone our Fundraising Team on 1850 606060 and they can take the donation over the phone or discuss other ways to lodge the funds.
Offline fundraising
How to lodge your funds
Your online donations from your fundraising page are lodged automatically but if you have any cash donations you can lodge them using the instructions below:
- You can lodge the funds online here
- Call 1850 60 60 60 and one of our team can take your donation over the phone.
- Post us a cheque to Irish Cancer Society, 43/45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4
We're here to help!
Should you require any help along the way please do not hesitate to get in touch, our fundraising team is more than happy to help!
Contact details: fundraising@irishcancer.ie or Call Save 1850 60 60 60.
If you have an issue that is related to your Marathon in a Month everydayhero fundraising page, please contact help@everydayhero.ie or call 1890-92-99-44.