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How to fundraise

Get fundraising!

As well as running in the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, we would like to encourage all runners to consider raising funds for their favourite cause. Fundraising can not only be fun but can really increase your sense of satisfaction after the race.

Win £500 for your chosen charity with Virgin Money Giving

Why not set up your fundraising page now and you will be automatically entered into a Virgin Money Giving prize draw for a £500 donation to your chosen charity.

All you have to do to qualify for this competition is to create your Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon fundraising page on Virgin Money Giving and ensure you receive at least one donation before 30 April 2012*. Set up your page

*Terms and conditions apply

SIMPLE STEPS TO MAXIMISE YOUR FUNDRAISING

Make the most of your Virgin Money Giving page - tell your story!
Spread the word using social media – we’d love to hear why you are running in our race
Get inspired by fundraising ideas
Utilise the handy freebies from Virgin Money Giving to help you promote your day - letters, emails and design tools

OTHER USEFUL TIPS…

Press coverage can be really helpful when you start to fundraise. Have a look at our press release for you to personalise and use. Why not tell the charity you are running for your reason for choosing them and taking part in the event. And keep us up to date too on Facebook, we’d love to hear your story.

You can find more details on how to fundraise from the Institute of Fundraising by visiting www.how2fundraise.org