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Raise your own sponsorshipDoers doing this DoAction have pledged to save: 2 kg CO2
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The action to inspire action: set up your own DoNation page.

Decide to do a sponsored challenge, host an event, create an alternative ‘gift list’, or dream up another clever reason for asking friends and fans for support.   Then create your own sponsorship page here on The DoNation and share it with your friends, asking for their support.

Watch the ripple of action spread and grow, see the change you create, directly, right here, and right now.  

Why?

Motivation:

Most of us need a more than our own will and discipline to keep committed to training for and doing a challenge, whether it’s a run, a triathlon, or a sponsored silence. The support of your friends is the perfect motivator for you, the perfect way to make sure you don’t chicken out at the last minute…

Money:

It’s tough asking for money at the moment. There’s no need to explain why – we’ve all heard about the cuts, about austerity measures, about the credit crunch.

But people still want to support their friends and good causes. Help them to see that they can do that without parting with a penny. They’ll probably even save money in the process.

The environment:

Most people know that they should be doing more to save energy and reduce their environmental footprint, but very few know where to start. Even if they do, it’s usually with the classic ‘I’ll start tomorrow’ attitude.

Help them to take those first simple steps: through The DoNation you can clearly show them what they can do and give them the nudge to start doing it today, not tomorrow. Not because they want to save the planet (sadly that isn’t enough for most people), but because they want to support you, right now.

Health and social wellbeing:

Many of the DoActions involve healthier diets, taking more exercise, or building stronger communities. None of them are purely about carbon.

By setting up your own page and raising your own sponsorship, you’ll be helping your friends and fans to reap these benefits too.

Be a pioneer

Lead the revolution, show people that money isn’t always the answer.

Do something different.

How?

The DoNation was originally conceived as a sponsorship site, a unique twist on fundraising for people doing traditional sponsored challenges. But over time we’ve realised that it can be used in a whole range of different ways. Here are some ideas:

Sponsored events: be traditional (but revolutionary with it) - join the buzz of a large-scale sponsored event, whether it’s a half marathon, a triathlon, or a walk. Check out our calendar of events for ideas.

Independent challenges: be unique– organise your own challenge, whether it’s a sponsored silence, a pie eating competition, or a LEJOG cycle.

Ticketing:use your page on The DoNation as an events page – ask people to do an action instead of paying an entry fee (or in addition to the fee, if necessary).

Gift list:getting married? Have a birthday coming up? Have you got enough stuff and don’t want any more awkward unwanted gifts? Ask your friends and family to give you a DoAction instead. Everyone wins.