Fundraising
The Gauchers Association is funded solely by member's subscriptions and voluntary donations. The efforts and contributions of voluntary fundraisers and donors are fundamental for the Association to provide support and information to Gaucher patients, their families and medical professionals.
There are many ways you can support the Gauchers Association. Your support will help us continue our work and to encourage research.
2021
Virgin Virtual London Marathon - Sunday 3rd October
On Sunday 3 October 2021, 50,000 runners will have the chance to be a part of the biggest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world.
The virtual Virgin Money London Marathon will return this year, giving participants the opportunity to take on the world’s greatest marathon on the course of their choice from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59BST, wherever they are on the planet.
Runners in the virtual event will join a record 50,000 participants who will run the traditional Virgin Money London Marathon from Blackheath to The Mall.
The virtual Virgin Money London Marathon was held for the first time in 2020, when more than 37,000 runners, from all corners of the world, completed the race. The final finishing total of 37,966 means it has been awarded an official Guinness World Records title for the 'Most users to run a remote marathon in 24 hours'.
We are delighted to have secured 3 Virtual London Marathon places - this is your opportunity to take part in this iconic event anywhere in the world at your pace!
If you are interested in one of these places or know someone who would like to take part whilst fundraising for the Gauchers Association please contact Sarah in the office on sarah@gaucher.org.uk or phone 01453 549231 to find out more.
We have filled our 5 Golden Bond places for the 2021 Virgin London Marathon, however, these places are snapped up fast so why not get in touch and secure a place for 2022!
To enquire or sign up for any of our events contact Sarah in the office at sarah@gaucher.org.uk or 01453 549231
Request a Fundraising Pack
You may already know what fundraising you'd like to organise, in which case don't delay, request a fundraising pack now for everything you need to get started, or give the office a call on 01453 549231.
Our fundrasing packs include; balloons, thunder sticks, ponchos, bags, posters and sponsorship forms, Gauchers Association leaflets and T-shirts are avaliable on request.
To download a copy of our sponsorship form click here.
Gift Aid
Don’t forget to read about Gift Aid before you start your fundraising and learn how you increase your fundraising total by nearly 30 per cent with very little effort.
Online Sponsorship through JustGiving or Virgin Money Giving
You can make a donation or set up an online sponsorship page for any fundraising idea you can dream up! Sponsored slim, sponsored mountaineer, sponsored bath in goat’s milk – the fundraising arena is yours.
We now accept donations through Facebook, just visit our Facebook page and click on the donate button. You can also create fundraising pages on this platform; thank you to everyone who has created birthday fundriasing pages to support us.
If you have any questions on how to do this get in touch with Sarah in the office on sarah@gaucher.org.uk or call 01453 549231