Want to raise money for Dreams Come True but stuck on ideas? You've come to the right place!

Hold a Dream Day event, get baking, or run a marathon - there are lots of ways you can help put a smile on the faces of those who need it most.

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• Afternoon tea– Host for friends with a raffle. You can even make it fancy dress - why not dream away in your PJ's?

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• Bake off– Challenge colleagues or friends to a bake off then have a cake sale.
  
• Birthday fundraiser – Did you know you can use Facebook to set up a birthday fundraiser for a charity of your choice? Click on the click for a  'how to' guide. 

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• Colleagues - Spread the word with your clients and colleagues and get together to hold a quiz night or bake sale. 

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• Dream Day Dress up– Get sponsored to wear your PJ's to work, to school or out and about!

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• Email footer – Add the link to your fundraising page or the Dreams Come True donate button. 

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• Film night – Get comfy with family or friends for a movie marathon. Ask for a donation and pay in your fundraising here. 

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• Get quizzical – You can raise money by taking donations for entries to an in-person or virtual quiz. Get your community involved or just your friends and family.
  
  
• Golf tournament - Sign your golf club up to a fundraising event this year or organise a fundraising event yourself with your gold buddies.

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• Hike – Organise and event yourself or take a look at our events here.
• Head shave – Could brave the shave?! Set up a fundraising page to get sponsored!

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• International food party – Ask everyone to bring a dish from a specific cuisine and raise money on the night with a raffle or by selling food.

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• Jigsaw puzzle marathon – Perfect for children and all the family!

K

• Karaoke night – Everyone has that one song they would sing on a karaoke night! So, why not have some fund and raise money for children who need it most at the same time?!

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• Livestream – Engage your followers in a livestream and tell them about why Dreams Come True is important to you
• Las Vegas Night - Dress up, play cards, have fun and raise money for a good cause!

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• Matched Giving – Does your company have a Matched Giving scheme? 
• Marathon – Sign up to a marathon run or walk - we will support you all the way!

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• No take out coffee – Donate your daily coffee money
  
  

O

• Obstacle course – Grab a group of friends or take the challenge on your own - find an event in your area.

P

• Place your bets! – Organise a sweepstake or a casino night.

Q

• Quiet time - Do a sponsored silence!

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• Raffle - Host a raffle and source prizes from local companies
• Run - Whether it's a 5k or a marathon, we have an event for you.

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• Social media – Share your fundraising page or our donate page on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter
  
• Skydive - The British Parachute Association qualified tandem instructor does all of the hard work for you, allowing you to enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flying through the clouds from over 10,000 feet at up to 120 mph.

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• Three Peaks Challenge – Climb the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. 

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• Uniform-free day – Ask your school to hold a mufti day to raise funds for Dreams Come True.Let us know about it, we can provide support and fundraising materials!
  
  

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• Video gaming – Whether you are paying on a computer, mobile or PS - in-person or virtual - hold a gaming fundraising night or streaming event. 

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• Walk – Get sponsored to cover your walking miles. 
  
  

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• X-factor competition – Encourage friends or work mates to take part by having a great prize for the winner. 

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• Yes day – Get donations to say ‘yes' to everything for a day

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• Zumba – Hold a sponsored Zumba event and raise money through your endless rhythm or donate the usual cost of a Zumba class.

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