Fundraising tips

WCRF HK’s annual Beat the Banana! Charity Run is a signature event to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst members of the public, and to raise vital funds for more scientific research and education programmes for the prevention of cancer.

By participating in the Beat the Banana! Charity Run, you are encouraged to join us in the fight against cancer by making every effort to raise funds for a cancer-free future.

Here are some tips to help you with your fundraising efforts:

1. Once you have registered for the run, tell as many people as possible about your participation and ask them for their support in whatever amount they are comfortable with. Remember: “Every dollar counts” – gifts of any values will help us take one step closer to a future without cancer. Donations of HK$100 or more will be issued an official donation receipt for tax reduction.
2. Make good use of your Personal and/or Team Fundraising Page and invite your friends, family, colleagues in your workplace etc. to support you in the run by sharing the URL of your fundraising page via email, Facebook, twitter, your blog, YouTube, etc.
3. When asking people to sponsor you, share with them your reasons for participating in the run and the importance of their support to you and their contribution to a future without cancer.
4. Organise your own fundraising initiative prior to the run and collect donations. Contact WCRF HK staff on tel: 2529 5025 or email at bananarun@wcrf.org for more fundraising ideas, or if you would like to place a donation box in your workplace for the collection of funds before the event.
5. Make sure you thank each and every donor for their generous support towards you.

On behalf of the millions of lives who may benefit from WCRF HK and the work of the WCRF global network, we thank you sincerely for your fundraising efforts and generous support. Good luck!