We are incredibly lucky that people want to share their celebrations with The Nightingale. It is an especially generous type of donation, sharing your moment in the spotlight with us.
Whether you are celebrating your birthday, retirement, a special anniversary or wedding, you can mark the special occasion for yourself and your guests by dedicating your celebration to The Nightingale and asking your guests to make a donation in lieu of gifts (or as well as!).
“The Nightingale gave me excellent support during my cancer journey, so during my cancer treatment, I decided to have a big party for my 40th birthday because my chosen charities are in more need of money/support than I needed gifts.
Everyone was so supportive with my just giving pages, I have raised £816 for The Nightingale so far. I’m over the moon, I know how much this money will help others living with cancer. I would definitely recommend others to do the same. The Nightingale staff set it all up for me and then I just had to share the link on social media and what’s app.”
One of our fundraisers, Margaret Stretton, is turning 100 in May and she’s celebrating in the most giving way possible; raising money for The Nightingale by making 50 jars of jam/marmalade throughout the year – 1 jar for every two years!
“Well, the last day of this challenge has now passed. A quite an amazing year given my 100th birthday events, x2 hospital admissions and this challenge. I am so incredibly thankful to everyone that has supported me and who has donated. The total is quite remarkable and above my wildest dreams for this challenge. In no way, did I think I would be able to make more than 50 jars, but all your support/encouragement really spurred me on to do more.
“After mum got the all clear from her breast cancer journey I thought it would be good to repay in a small way all the wonderful help that has been given to mum.
My daughter, Hannah (Pats granddaughter) and I agreed together that we could easily together pull off an afternoon tea at home.
We planned for approximately 30 people at best which very quickly swelled to 60 plus!
We baked our hearts out for a week along side making our tablecloths and sub contracting the making of huge tissues roses to a dear friend. On the day we had wonderful support from dear friends cutting cakes washing up etc.
The weather was kind to us and the garden looked fantastic with gazebos and picnic blankets.
Those who came were very generous raising over £900 in addition when put out to social media we received a further £300.
We couldn’t have asked for any better and we are so glad to be able to support such a fantastic charity.”
In Celebration Fundraising Resources
Once you’ve decided on your In Celebration fundraiser, let us know what you have planned because we can supply you with a whole variety of fundraising and marketing materials to help. See below a few of the things available for all of our fundraisers.
As well as a full range of Nightingale branded items available, we can also create and print bespoke leaflets, posters, banners and other items just for you. Plus we’ll be promoting your efforts every step of the way on our social media channels.
Where will the donations go?
The easiest way for you to organise your In Celebration donations is to create a JustGiving Page.
You can include all of your details and information on why you have chosen to fundraise or The Nightingale. The link can then be sent out with your invitations and on social media. It is also a great way of allowing you and those who have donated to keep track of how much is being raised on your behalf. Don’t worry if you find JustGiving confusing, it can be difficult to set up a page but that’s why our expert Fundraising Team is here. We can set it up for you!
Check out our JustGiving page and see some of the ways our amazing supporters have fundraised for us
