Fundraising
As a Registered Charity the Motor Neurone Disease Association is funded by public donations and relies on Branches to assist with fundraising to support the important work that it undertakes. The MND Association is a member of the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) self-regulatory scheme which works to ensure that organisations raising money from the public do so honestly and properly. Click here for further information.
There are many exciting ways you can raise much-needed funds for the MND Association - either as an individual or through your business. However you fundraise you can be guaranteed your cash will make a real difference to the lives of people affected by MND.
Donations
All contributions are gratefully received and go towards our work in supporting people affected by MND in the Southampton and District area.
Please send donations to Nalin Shukla, Treasurer, 5 Maytree Road, Chandlers Ford, SO53 5RT
National Events
Here are some of the ways you can consider to raise money for the Association:
| Ebay For Charity Got something to sell? Why not raise funds for us and sell it through Ebay for Charity! Click here for further details |
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| Gift Aid Gift Aid is one of the easiest ways to make your donation tax effective. Using Gift Aid means that for every pound you give, we will receive an extra 28p from the Government. Click here for further details |
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| Get Your Business Involved There are many ways in which businesses can raise money to help the Association, both at Branch and National levels. Click here for further details |
National Activity Events
There is a wide range of fundraising opportunities organised by the Association, and here are some of them:
| Walk to D'Feet MND* 2009 Put your best foot forward & stride out as Walk to D’Feet is now an ‘all year round’ fun & festive celebration! Walk To D’Feet* MND is our signature national fundraising event and a fantastic year-round opportunity for individuals, Branches and Groups to raise awareness and much needed funds through sponsored walks. Click here for further details |
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| Running for MND Taking part in a marathon is an experience you will never forget! Here are just some of the marathons and other runs we currently support. Click here for further details |
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| Parachute Jumps The MND Association is looking for people from all over the country to make a sponsored parachute jump on its behalf - and in return is willing to pay for it!! Click here for further details |
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| White Water Rafting White Water Rafting is fast becoming one of the most popular fundraising events for charities.No experience is necessary to take part in this fun-filled activity - just a sense of adventure. Click here for further details |
International Activity Events
The more adventurous among you may be tempted by the International Challenges organised by National Office. These include:
| Trek Sierra Nevada Date: 19 June 2009 - 22 June 2009 Venue/Location: Spain The fantastic chance to scale two peaks in just one day – including Mulhacen, the highest mountain in mainland Spain! Step off the beaten track with this journey through the Sierra Nevada region of Andalucia. Click here for further details |
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| Date: 03 September 2009 - 12 September 2009
Venue/Location: Peru The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated amongst the ten best trekking trails in the world due to its striking beauty, ancient Inca ruins and diverse ecological regions Click here for further details
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| Back by popular demand is the legendary London to Paris Cycle ride! Date: 18 September 2009 - 21 September 2009
Venue/Location: France Click here for further details
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| Arctic Challenge 2010 Date: 21 February 2010 - 28 February 2010 Venue/Location: Sweden The Arctic region is one of breathtaking beauty, a world of white, dotted with dense green pine forests under broad sweeping skies. This is your chance to sample it in truly traditional circumstances – your own team of huskies with you at the helm! Imagine trekking across this spellbinding region using a mode of transport that has barely changed for centuries. . Click here for further details
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The Association's website includes many more ways that you can contribute.
Click here for further information about fundraising.
Click here for further information about donations.