Donating in Celebration is a beautiful way to raise funds and awareness for Redkite.
Want to find a really meaningful way to celebrate a birthday, wedding or special occasion? Ask your friends and family to celebrate you by making a difference in someone else’s life.
It’s easy to set up an online fundraising page which you can share with the people in your life. You can personalise the page by adding photos and your story about why you want to support Redkite.
You can set goals, share via social media, track progress, write a fundraising blog and send thank you emails directly from your personal page. All donors will be automatically provided with a tax receipt.
Turn your celebration into something truly special and give your loved ones a meaningful way to celebrate your life.
Happy Birthday!
(...we're sure that applies to at least one of you out there!)
Is there anything more incredible than asking for a donation to Redkite in lieu of gifts on such a special day? We think that it's brilliant.
Ask your family and friends to donate the money they would have spent on getting you a gift, or a dollar for every age of your incredible life!
Set up a fundraising page with us and share it with your family, friends and networks, and ask for donations in lieu on your birthday
Congratulations!
...on your wedding, anniversary or significant life event!
Did you know that you can ask your loved ones to make a donations to your chosen charity instead of buying you another toaster? Let their presence be your present and encourage your family and friends to be generous for your significant event.
Social media more your style?
Run a Facebook fundraiser for Redkite!
Get in touch with our community fundraising team for more information on how to successfully run a Facebook fundraiser
Bec & Connor's_story
The favours at Bec and Connor's wedding were Redkite pins. Redkite supported Connor on his cancer journey and on the most romanic day of their lives, the Finemores asked their guests to donate to Redkite in lieu of gifts
FAQs
Fundraising through celebration is a very unique and incredible way to support your favourite charity, let us clear some things up for you with these frequently asked questions
How do I tell my friends and family that we don't want gifts?
"Dear friend for my [event] I have a little task,
instead of gifts I have decided to ask
that you support a cause I hold very dear,
and send them some money, at this time of year"
There is no right or wrong way to ask for donations instead of gifts, you can be as straight to the point or creative as you like. Go with your gut, your personal style and whatever you feel most comfortable with to let your family and friends know that it's your wish that they support Redkite for your special day
How do we organise to donate in celebration?
Donating to Redkite in celebration is really simple! Click on the register now button to create your fundraising page. You can then share this link with your family and friends along with your message of giving to run your in celebration fundraising event.
Can I fundraise with Facebook?
Yes you can! Redkite is a selectable charity when starting a facebook fundraiser. Once you've logged into your facebook account, navigate to the "Fundraisers" section and click on "Raise Money". Select 'charity' from the options and then search for "redkite".
All funds come to Redkite through the Paypal Giving Fund so rest assured your Facebook In Celebration event will make a world of difference.
