60 Mile September Challenge FAQ’s
Find answers to some frequently asked questions about our 60 Mile September Facebook challenge below!
Getting set up
Firstly, join the Facebook Group we set up for this challenge, by following the link and clicking ‘Join Group’. Once you’re in, use the link in the pinned announcement post from Jo Garry to set up your iDonate fundraiser and then sign up for your free Barnardos t-shirt and fundraising pack, get tips, be inspired and find out everything you want to know about the challenge!
We’ll send you out a challenge pack, which includes your free Barnardos t-shirt and more, after you fill in your details on our registration form. You’ll find the link on the pinned announcement post from Jo Garry in our Facebook group!
You can use whatever is most convenient for you to track your miles, your own phone or smart watch are perfect. Whatever you use, the most important thing is that you post updates to our Facebook group and iDonate fundraiser so your friends and family see how hard you’re pushing yourself!
In your pack, we’ve also included a calendar to help you track your steps. But use whatever tracking method is most convenient for you!
Fundraising
Fundraising with iDonate is the easiest way to raise money. You can set up a fundraiser in a few seconds here. You can personalise the title of your challenge, give information on why you have undertaken this challenge and upload a photo of your choice, then share the fundraiser with your friends on social media, by email, WhatsApp or personal message.
All funds donated through an iDonate fundraiser go directly to Barnardos. You don’t have to worry about this – it happens automatically. These funds will support our work with vulnerable children throughout Ireland.
There are a few options here. They can give you the money directly, and you can donate to your iDonate Fundraiser on their behalf.
Alternatively, they can donate directly to Barnardos on our website – ask them to note in the comment box that they are sponsoring your 60 Mile September challenge.
Or, if some of your friends only want to give cash, we can send you out a sponsorship envelope so you can record their pledges, and whenever you can collect their donations, lodge them altogether to Barnardos. We can send you a sponsorship envelope and our bank account details if you email [email protected]
Fundraising on iDonate is the best way to gather donations as people can easily make a donation to your challenge and the funds are automatically transferred to Barnardos – you don’t have to do anything more with them.
If you prefer to fundraise offline, we can forward you a sponsorship envelope to record the pledges, collect donations and then transfer/lodge the funds to Barnardos. We can send you a sponsorship envelope and our bank account details if you email [email protected]
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Problems
The only thing that matters is that you have some fun challenging yourself. Do as many miles as you can. You do the miles whenever suits you – whatever works best for you. Every mile you do helps.
If you’re injured or feeling unwell, stop your challenge immediately and check in with your GP. Your health and wellbeing must come first. Even if you don’t complete your challenge and reach your target, you’ll still have made a difference and helped children in Ireland.
Pop them into the 60 Mile September Facebook group, or get in touch with our Fundraising Events and Community Executive Jo at [email protected]
Any other questions?
Pop them into the 60 Mile September Challenge Facebook group, or get in touch with our Fundraising Events and Community Executive Jo at [email protected]