National Bandanna Day School Fundraising Guide

National Bandanna Day School Fundraising Guide

Thank You Cancer is different in a young person s world, and in this year alone, 23,000 young people will have their world turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. We help young people cope with cancer in their family, rebuild their foundations and connect with others in the same boat. That s how CanTeen is the difference. On behalf of the young people you have helped, we would like to thank you for supporting CanTeen by joining thousands of other Australians who are doing their bit to make a difference. By hosting a National Bandanna Day fundraiser, you are making sure that no young person faces cancer alone. Thank you so so much! It may not seem like a huge deal to you helping us but for us kids to know that you are so generous and helping us means the world! Thank you so much for supporting CanTeen...I have definitely made life long friends through CanTeen. I am very grateful for your contribution! Rachel, CanTeen Patient Member Grace, CanTeen Offspring Member 2

How do the funds you raise help? Every dollar raised will help CanTeen provide both practical and emotional support for young people through counselling services, individual assistance, online resources and peer support programs. $50 Will help pay for one young person to attend a CanTeen Recreation Day and have a break from the daily pressures of living with cancer $350 Will enable one young person who has lost a parent or sibling to attend a weekend program where they learn to understand grief and develop skills to manage it $150 Will enable two young people living with cancer to have an hour long face-to-face counselling session $500 Will enable two young people to attend a one-night New Member Program to get a taste of what a CanTeen program involves and start connecting with others going through similar experiences Freaky Fundraising! Julia hosted a Halloween themed fundraiser with her close friends and family, set up an Everyday Hero fundraising page online, and also sold heaps of bandannas to raise over $3,500! You can do this too! The funds Julia raised will provide resources for more than 140 young people which will guide them through the challenges of living with cancer.

Fundraising Ideas We want to make it as easy as possible for you to get started, so here are our top 3 fundraising ideas! Remember, you can be as original or as out there as you want, so don t be afraid to let your creativity run wild! 1. HOST A MORNING/AFTERNOON TEA Make supporting young people fun by baking and selling some cakes with your classmates, friends and family. Charge an entry fee and just like that, you have raised some much needed funds! FUN TIP: Head to our website to find place cards you can use for your dishes or to tell people about your fundraising targets! Kate, CanTeen Offspring Member My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2012. I was 14 at the time and it felt like my world was crumbling If CanTeen wasn t there to support me I would have fallen apart completely. CanTeen gave me a place to be around people that weren t scared of cancer, a place where I could be completely who I am and not be ashamed of my own story. Supporting CanTeen results in the support of so many young people like me. The support gives us the opportunity to connect and help each other and we all can t thank you for giving us that opportunity. 2. HOLD A MUFTI DAY Hold a mufti day at your school. Collect a gold coin to participate and fine those who don t join in the fun! FUN TIP 1: Incorporate the bandannas into your outfit to showcase the range of bandannas that are available! FUN TIP 2: As part of the day, hold a sweepstakes among classmates in your school. Charge $5 to enter the winner can keep half the takings and the other half can go towards your fundraising target. 3. HOLD A BANDANNA DAY BBQ Start up the BBQ and spark some much needed awareness for CanTeen. Charge $2 (or so) per sausage sandwich and enjoy the chance to ketchup with friends and family. FUN TIP: See if you can get a prize donated from a local business and hold a raffle at your barbeque. While there is no prize quite like supporting young people, we re sure they ll still enjoy it. 4

Every Bit Counts! Once you know what sort of fundraiser you want to host, its time to think about how you can make the most of it. No Money In The Tin You re Not Coming In! Sell tickets for your fundraiser make sure you have a donation tin at the entrance to your fundraiser and collect a gold coin donation to make sure everyone is doing their bit! Healthy Competition Add a bit of a competitive edge to your fundraiser and hold a competition on the day. Fill a jar of jellybeans or sweets and charge $1 a guess or hold a fashion parade on your casual dress day. Run A Raffle Approach local businesses, your friends and family to donate prizes to raffle off at your fundraiser. Draw the winners at the end of your event for a sure fire way to finish with a bang! Match My Efforts Ask your school to match your fundraising efforts and to show their support with you. Show Your Thanks Make sure your guests know how much their attendance and support helps by playing the CanTeen video and thanking all those who participated. Let them know how much you raised to support young people living with cancer. Lou s Top Tips! Lou raised $3424.15 last year by promoting her tea party in the local media and fundraised online at everydayhero.com.au so that even those friends and family far away could show their support. Stop thinking about hosting an event and actually do it. It is such an easy thing to do and you are helping so many people by simply selling bandannas or hosting a fundraiser. The best advice I could possibly give is make sure you advertise (or remind) people about your up coming event - Make sure people know that it is coming up. 5

Step-by-step Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pick your fundraiser: There are literally hundreds of things you can do to support CanTeen, so pick the type of fundraiser that you re passionate and excited about. The sky is the limit! Plan your activity: To get the most out of your event there are a couple of practicalities to consider. Pick a place and a time, pick a fundraising target and think about how you can get the most of your fundraiser. HELPFUL HINT: Why not get a group together to be in charge of the event? Everyone can be responsible for a different aspect of the day and it is a great way to get everyone motivated and raring to go! Spread the Word: The more people who know about your fundraiser, the more money you can raise! Download our invites and poster from our website and spread the word across your school or local area. You can also set up your online fundraising page at everydayhero.com.au and share your link with everyone. Enjoy yourself! You are doing a wonderful thing for CanTeen make sure you have fun while you do it! We want you to have a great time at your fundraiser, and we would love to hear all about it, so don t forget to tag @CanTeenAus and #bandannaday on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Pay in the funds raised: Once the fundraising is over, it s time to collect donations and send them through. For more information on how to return these funds see page 7. Reward yourself: You have done an amazing thing! Because of you, more young people living with cancer will receive the support and services they need. Be sure to take a moment, relax, and give yourself the credit you deserve. 6

Resources We ve organised a one-stop shop for you where you can find a great range of downloadable resources to be used at your fundraiser. These include: Posters Invitations Bunting Place Cards Video about CanTeen You can find all of these resources at You re Invited... What Where When RSVP National Bandanna Day 2016 is just around the corner and we re inviting YOU to make a difference to the lives of young people living with cancer! Thank you for supporting National Bandanna Day! Don t forget to buy your bandannas at Welcome to my National Bandanna Day Fundraiser Target $ Thank you for supporting National Bandanna Day! Don t forget to buy your bandannas at Print at home Bandanna Day Fundraiser Place Cards Cut along the dotted lines, then fold place card in half. Use as place settings Use to label food/treats at your fundraiser FOLD HERE FOLD HERE Wrapping it up If you are also selling merchandise: Simply add the funds raised from your fundraiser to the total amount raised and break down the funds raised on the returns form provided with your merchandise If you are fundraising online: Just deposit the funds raised onto your page and they will be transferred directly to CanTeen easy! If you would like to pay over the phone: Call us on 1800 226 833 and we can process your credit card payment then and there If you would like to send a cheque or money order: Make it out to CanTeen Australia and include a note outlining who you are and how much you raised. Send it in the post to: National Bandanna Day GPO Box 3821 Sydney NSW 2001 We re here to help We re here to help you make your National Bandanna Day fundraising event a big success. So if you have any questions, or just need a bit of inspiration, please let us know. Email: nbd@canteen.org.au Phone: 1800 226 833