Fundraising Heroes
Total raised in 2009 = £9,199
We are always on the lookout for fundraising heroes to carry out their own ideas in aid of Venture Scotland! You could...
- Take part in a sponsored event e.g. fun run, adventure race. See events you could do!
- Put on a fundraising meal or party for friends or family
- Give something up for month (or two) e.g. chocolate, smoking, coffee, swearing!
- Host a quiz or games evening
- Take on your own personal challenge e.g. walk the West Highland Way
- Requests donations instead of gifts for a special occasion like a birthday
For more inspiration, read the stories of the heroes we've recruited so far...
Chris and the Solfest vols!
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What I did:
I organised for Venture Scotland to get a donation in return for encouraging people to volunteer at Solfest, a musica festival that I help to organise. VS volunteers did a brilliant job using all their skills to look after festival goers. A big thank you to everyone who took part! |
Kate |
What I did:
I organised a team of volunteers to carry out marshalling at the Caledonian Challenge.Venture Scotland got a £400 donation in return for our efforts! Thanks again to everyone who helped out. |
Clare |
What I'm doing:
A day of massages for staff at Norton Park in return for donations; a fundraising storytelling evening for my friends and taking part in the Clyde Canoe Challenge!
Why I'm doing it:
"Because they provide opportunities for everyone, me and the participants"
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Joe
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What I'm doing:
Cape Wrath Challenge!
Why I'm doing it:
"Venture Scotland should be able to continue their invaluable work without financial worry and I am prepared to suffer for a whole week to help achieve this."
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Peter |
What I'm doing:
Scottish Watershed Epic - Walking the entire route of the Scottish Watershed - an incredible trek of over 1200km!
Why I'm doing it:
"I am passionate about the work of Venture Scotland!"
Peter's Justgiving site will be up and running soon, watch this space!
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Donna &
Jen
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What we're doing:
A fundraising walk from Drymen to the Bothy (75 miles in total!), 13th - 19th June 2009
Why we're doing it:
"We think the work that Venture Scotland does is really worthwhile and we wish to support them"
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Andy |
What I'm doing:
The Loch Ness Marathon, 4th October 2009
Why I'm doing it:
"Because my wife, Jane, made me!"
Sponsor Andy
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Sandy |
What I'm doing:
The London Marathon, 26th April 2009
Why I'm doing it:
"I love this charity - they do brilliant work and it's a pleasure to be involved with them. This year is also their 21st birthday, and in honour of their 'coming of age' I'm going to try to knock 21 minutes off my previous best time for a marathon (from 3.52 to 3.31) and raise £2100."
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Sarah |
What I'm doing:
Antwerp 70.3 (1.2 m swim, a 56m bike and a 13.1m run), 2nd Aug 2009
Why I'm doing it:
"Working for Venture Scotland means I see on a daily basis the progression our young people are making and the effort that goes on behind the scenes. I wanted to do my bit by raising our profile, and funds. I have been entering triathlons for the last four year so doing a 1/2 Ironman seemed like a natural progression!"
Sponsor Sarah
Keep up with Sarah's progress by reading her blog
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The fantasic Clyde Canoeists
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What they did!
Back in May 2009, an intrepid band of 21 canoeists took part in a two-day canoeing adventure in aid of Venture Scotland! Teams and individuals did a stirling job to raise sponsorship for VS as well as taking on a 50km stretch of the Clyde. Thanks again to our partners Wiston Lodge for helping us to run this fab event.
Watch this space as we hope to run this event again next year!
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If you'd like to be one of our fundraising heroes, contact Adrian in the Edinburgh office on 0131 475 2395 to let us know your ideas!
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