You’ve taken the big step of signing up for one of our iconic sea swims – what now?
Whilst the cost of your ticket helps us to cover the costs of each event, such as our fantastic water safety team, it’s the money raised through each swimmer’s fundraising that allows us to help men’s cancer patients and their families.
Click here to quickly and easily set up your GivenGain fundraising page.
We know it can be hard to ask for donations, so we’ve made this handy guide to help you boost your fundraising!
1 – Reach out to local businesses
Getting local businesses involved is a great way to boost your fundraising! Pubs and shops can pop a donation pot on the counter for you, meaning that other regulars can find out what you’re up to – and hopefully throw in some cash to support you. Click here to read how one of our regular swimmers teamed up with two Devonport pubs to raise hundreds of pounds.
2 – Keep asking after swim day!
There’s loads of reasons people might not donate in the days and weeks leading up to your event. Don’t be afraid to keep fundraising after the events. Once you’ve done the swim, you can show off about completing the challenge.
3 – Upload an ‘I did it!’ selfie
If you’re fundraising after the event, make sure to share some snaps from the swim to show that you smashed the challenge!
4 – Add a link to GivenGain in your bios
Adding a link to your GivenGain fundraising page in your social media bios means that people can click through and easily read what you’re up to and donate.
5 – Social media updates
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok all have stories features which are useful for quickly updating people on your fundraising progress – and reminding them how they can help!
6 – Organise a sweepstake
You can add a fun, competitive edge to your fundraising by asking people to make a donation and guess what your swim finish time will be.
If you or someone you know is affected by prostate, testicular or penile cancer, our free patient and family support groups across Devon and Cornwall offer a space to connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
