New to the event? Here’s how to kick-start your fundraising journey 💜🧡
First of all, welcome to the Relay For Life family! Whether you’ve signed up as a team captain, joined a friend’s team, or are rallying your workplace or community, we’re thrilled to have you on board for Relay For Life Wexford 2025.
Getting started can feel a little overwhelming, but don't worry, we've got your back. Fundraising for Relay isn’t just about hitting a target; it’s about having fun, spreading hope, and making a real impact in the fight against cancer. Every euro raised helps support vital services, fund groundbreaking research, and honour survivors and those we've lost.
So, let’s dive into some simple, effective, and creative ways you can kick off your fundraising:
🍰 1. Host a Cake Sale
Cake sales are tried-and-true fundraising favourites. Whether it’s at work, school, or a local community centre, a table full of cupcakes, cookies, and traybakes is always a crowd-pleaser. You can even make it themed - purple treats, anyone?
🎟️ 2. Organise a Raffle
Ask local businesses to donate small prizes like gift vouchers, hampers, or experiences. Then, sell raffle tickets to friends, family, and coworkers. It’s a great way to get your wider community involved - and excited!
🧁 3. Coffee Morning or Tea Afternoon
Invite neighbours or colleagues for a relaxed get-together over hot drinks and sweet treats. Ask for a donation in exchange for entry. It’s a lovely way to spread awareness while fundraising.
💻 4. Set Up Your Online Fundraising Page
Every team and participant can create a personal fundraising page through our Relay For Life Wexford website. Share your reason for Relaying, upload some photos, and keep your page updated as you fundraise. Then, share it on social media, WhatsApp, email—everywhere! Let people know how they can support you.
🏃♂️ 5. Try a Sponsored Challenge
Whether it's walking 10,000 steps a day, going sugar-free for a month, or completing a couch-to-5k, personal challenges are fantastic fundraisers. People love to support a goal, especially when it’s for a great cause.
💡 Bonus Ideas
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Quiz Night – Host at home, online, or in your local pub
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Craft Sale – Sell handmade goodies or artwork
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Pet Wash Day – Four-legged friends can fundraise too!
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"Donate What You’d Spend" Day – Encourage supporters to donate what they’d spend on coffee, takeout, etc.
💬 Final Tips for Success
✅ Start early – The more time you have, the more you can raise
✅ Make it personal – Share why you Relay
✅ Keep your team motivated – Celebrate milestones and support each other
✅ Use social media – Show the world your passion and progress
We can’t wait to see all the amazing, heartfelt, and creative ways you fundraise this year. Remember, every single euro makes a difference. 💜🧡
