Sarah Goddard’s Post

Some great tips here for those new (and not so new) for unleashing the fundraising potential of marathon places..

Well, 6 weeks to go before I leave for France on my Manchester to Paris charity bike ride in aid of the Ace Grace Foundation which in turn feeds through to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity. Still plans are around me heading right down the centre of the country from Manchester to Portsmouth- Portsmouth to Caen ( on the ferry of course before I get any jokes about me swimming it!) and then Caen to Paris- simple. My offer still stands to any organisation that takes up on of my #coaching courses where I will donate 20% of my #workshop fee to the charity on behalf of the organisation , instantly turning them into a corporate sponsor which gets their logo displayed at the start and end of the journey and a "shout out" on social media channels at the end of each day. Of course, I don't want you to undertake a commitment to a workshop for the sake of it- this is something that must be on your agenda now and you are looking to do something for one or all of your teams around more effective working #collaboration and increased performance based around personal and team commitments- The workshops will include profiling on each person using Insights Discovery or The GC Index & course delegates will receive 1-2-1 feedback on their profile plus an informative and engaging day where we will explore how by understanding more about ourselves and our colleagues and the impact we have on each other we can raise the bar when it comes to individual and team performance. Want to know more? Just DM me or call of 07885 447039 and Ill be happy to take you through what is involved. This weeks Paris picture is of the Louvre- incredibly for all the times Ive been to Paris and been in this very area Ive never managed to go inside- I must put that right. Thanks for all those that have sponsored me so far- I know its a big ask right now but all donations no matter how big are small all count #learninganddevelopment #teamdevelopment Image by matt_86 from Pixabay

Calling all runners! We’ve always dreamed of people fundraising & running for Calais Light 🏃 and until we became a registered charity last January, it remained a dream. Until now! Working with the charity gifting platform, People’s Fundraising, we have put together a brand new Calais Light Fundraising Hub where you can raise money for a specific convo. Matt has raised a fabulous £560 for Convoy 29 by running a half marathon. It’s super easy to do! Matt simply set up his fundraising page, (they provide lots of useful tips), searched for “Calais Light Convoy 29” when choosing which campaign to support, and off he went. The platform automatically created a specific page and link just for him. He used the personal fundraising link which the platform gave him to share his “fundraiser” with friends, family and colleagues in the run up to the half marathon day. And the great news is, you can do it too! This option will be available for all future convoys on peoplesfundraising.com, so what will you commit to? A half marathon like Matt? A full marathon? A 10k fun run? A 5k walk with pals? Every penny of sponsorship helps us help more people in desperate need, in the UK and Northern France. Convoy No 30, the big one, is in a month Nov 29th-Dec 1! Any challenge will do!! #SafeRoutesNow #HonourRefugees #WeAreAllTheSame #NoHumanIsIllegal #IntegrationNotSegregation #HumanRights #WithRefugees #HelpRefugees #CalaisLight #RefugeesWelcome #SupportRefugees #NotForProfit #Grassroots #VolunteeringMatters #VolunteeringNow

🏃♀️ 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 🏃♂️ It’s time again to get out your running gear 👟 to join ZwickRoell’s yearly event #ZwickRoellRunsTheWorld 🌍 As usual our #TeamKräftemesser is joining and this year we decided to use this as a chance to initiate a regular team running session during our lunch break. This way, we not only promote team spirit, but also do something for our health at the same time. You’ve never heard from the event before? This is what it’s about: ❓ What? Run, hike or walk for a good cause: ZwickRoell will donate €110,000 💰 to charities selected by participants involved in the cause if the goal is met - every kilometer counts. 👩🦰 Who? Employees, friends, and customers worldwide are all welcome to participate. 📅 When? August 1 - September 29, 2024 🎯 Goal: 220,000 km Check out the link in the comments 👇 to find out more and to register. What is the situation like at your company? Does your company offer sports activities and do you use them? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments! #Charity #GTM #EveryKilometerCounts #GoodCause

Participating in the Champagne & Oyster Cycling Club of Monaco’s Annual St. Tropez to Monaco Charity Bike Ride for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation was an inspiring and humbling experience. As we pedaled through the stunning landscapes, it struck me how similar this journey is to the path companies take when striving for growth and success. Just like a long-distance ride, building and nurturing a business requires endurance, teamwork, and a clear vision of the goal. Fundraising for a charity and for a business share common threads. Both require: 1. A compelling story: Whether it’s a cause close to our hearts or a business vision, the story behind the effort motivates and mobilizes support. 2. Commitment and passion: Dedication to the cause or the business is vital. It’s the driving force that keeps us going, even when the journey gets tough. 3. Community and support: Success is never achieved alone. It’s the community’s support, whether it’s fellow cyclists, donors, investors, or customers, that propels us forward. 4. Milestones and goals: Setting clear milestones helps track progress and keeps the momentum alive, be it in fundraising or business development. Riding for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation reminded me of the impact we can make when we align our efforts with our values. The funds raised will support projects that teach children essential water safety skills, potentially saving lives and empowering communities. Let’s carry the same spirit of dedication and purpose into our professional endeavors. Together, we can drive meaningful progress, whether it’s for a charitable cause or a business venture. Thank you to everyone who supported this event and to those who continuously support our professional and philanthropic journeys. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and making a difference, one step (or pedal) at a time. #Charity #Fundraising #CyclingForACause #BusinessGrowth #CommunitySupport #PrincessCharleneFoundation #Inspiration #ProfessionalJourney #monaco #cocc

What does it mean to have agency, when you feel scared or powerless? To me, this is the art and power of fundraising, particularly when it comes to challenge events. It’s about so much more than just raising money. 🏃♀️ On Sunday, I took part in the Great North Run for Parkinson's UK. It was an amazing experience on so many levels. My biggest take-away: reaffirming the incredible job charities do in giving people agency to ‘do something’ when faced with some of life's most challenging situations. Being offered this opportunity to take action feels like such an act of kindness. I’ve taken part in lots of charity fundraising events over the years and have always found healing there, especially when moving through sadness or loss. Finding a way to channel those raw emotions into something positive. We were running for my husband’s father, Alastair, who has lived with Parkinson’s for twenty years. It’s such a cruel, debilitating illness and my husband has been on this journey with his Dad all the time we’ve known one another. It was a privilege to put on the Parkinson’s UK t-shirt and run together, alongside other folk going through similar things. There were some extra special ‘you’ve got this!’ moments, bumping into fellow Parkinson’s UK runners along the way. These events create such a mighty sense of community between participants and supporters too. I consider myself an honorary Geordie having lived in Newcastle for several years and the crowd didn’t let us down – fierce, loud and uplifting all the way. I experienced moments of joy and pride, running side-by-side with lots of charities we work with. A sea of charity vests all swimming in the same direction, so many people running in-memory or in-aid of someone they love. 💚 Here’s my gratitude list for the day 💚 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 charity sector. Proud to work alongside you. 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 fundraising. Powerful, potent stuff. 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 professional fundraisers. You do so much more than just raise money. 💫 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to my Charity People community (internal and external) who supported and sponsored us. You're simply the best. 😁 If you're in any doubt about the power of fundraising, just look at those SMILES. #Fundraising #ChartiySector #ChallengeEvents #Gratitude #ThankYou #ThePowerOfFundraising

Is it really a whole week since I set off to London to get ready for my first London Marathon? "How was it?" I've had a few people ask.. It's hard to put into words, but I'll have a go at a few that come to mind: 👟Epic 👟Euphoric 👟Tough 👟Emotional 👟Rewarding The hardest part was the months of training, the build up, the stress of working out how to get to London when there's train strikes. And then there's the packing - I've never packed so much for a weekend away (energy gels, hydration, snacks to name a few items that took up a fair bit of space). It's true what experienced runners told me - the marathon itself is your lap of honour. I can vouch for this - London felt like one big party and whilst I wished the pain towards the end away, the brilliant memories will last a lifetime. The crowd support was spectacular and uplifting. The rewarding bit comes down to smashing my charity target for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. All of the well wishes and donations flooding in as the big day arrived was a great motivator I'm so grateful for every one of them. And so to the next challenge - the Giacom mission to conquer the Keswick 3 Peaks. Can't wait! Just in case you didn't get a moment to sponsor me and would like to, here is my charity link. The Make-A-Wish Foundation make magical dreams come true for kids who are suffering. Such a great cause. https://lnkd.in/ejsSUTYB #londonmarathon #personalchallenge #running #makeawishfoundation #giacom #charitychallenge #greatplacetowork

Have you ever thought that your morning run, weekend cycling, or any other sport activity could be more engaging and do good for others too? How about supporting one of the hundreds of charity causes on SportisPeople that’s close to your heart? • What if you didn’t just run alone but streamed it live for your network? • What if they appreciated what you’re doing and why? • What if they cheered you on and supported your cause with their donations? Agree—then your routine activity gains a whole new meaning. With these ideas in mind, we’re creating SportisPeople—a fundraising platform for sport enthusiasts and travelers. We aspire to make SportisPeople simple and accessible for everyone, whether you’re a professional athlete or a passionate enthusiast. Our goal is to bring more good from our daily sports! We’re gearing up for beta testing in just a few months. If you’d like to be among the first users, let us know in the comments or write to us at [email protected]. #sportispeople #sport #fundraising

At One Impossible Thing we want to break down barriers that impede people from participating in sport. Redistributing preloved sports shoes to those who struggle to afford them, is our main way of doing this. But we also know that sometimes motivation is a barrier from getting out there and being active. Which is why we're involved in organising the Boxmoor Virtual Marathon! The idea is to run, bike, scoot, walk, swim or wheel your way through the 26 miles/42kms, over a ten week period. In this Olympic year, the virtual marathon starts when the Olympic Flame arrives in France on 8th May. You have until mid July to complete your marathon, so you can have your finishers medal in time for the Olympic Opening Ceremony! It’s a great challenge for families, who can get out together on their bikes or on a walk together. If you do 5kms each week, you’ll have completed your marathon by July, with time to spare! All money raised through sponsorship will ensure we can carry on with all the work we do with schools, homeless charities, refugees groups and school holiday activity camps. Once registered, you can ask families and friends to sponsor you. If you ask 10 people for £10, that’s £100 you’ve raised! For more information and to register, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/d8aYqCTG #fundraisingchallenge #motivation #sportforall

The Great South Run is now just 4 months away and we still have spaces available in #TeamSimonSays. We recently caught up with our wonderful supporter Josh, to find out more about his Great South Run Fundraiser for Simon Says CBS: Q. How is your training going for the Great South Run? We know you picked up a knee injury recently. How has your recovery been going? A. Training was going great, I was running 2-3 times a week until I picked up the knee injury. I am on my last week of rest before resuming training and I'm really looking forward to getting back to it. Q. You are taking on this challenge to raise money for Simon Says CBS. Can you please tell us why? A. Simon Says CBS is a charity very close to my heart. In June 2022 we suddenly lost a member of our family, great friend, and well loved man in the Andover area, Dean O'Shea. He has two beautiful children, Rudi and Raina. The pain of losing him was a lot, especially for his two children who absolutely adored him. The work Simon Says CBS does with Rudi and Raina and many other children across Hampshire is second to none. Simon Says CBS is an amazing charity and the work they do is incredible, but they rely on people to raise funds and awareness to continue their mission, and sadly they aren't as recognised as they should be. I wanted to do something to raise awareness and funds for them, to give something back in memory of Dean. Q. You have already smashed your fundraising target with 4 months to go until the event. How have you achieved this? A. Dean was a much loved person and so many people are donating in his memory. I have really pushed my fundraiser on my social media pages, sent it out to friends and family, and sent it around my workplace. I am also in touch with a local newspaper awaiting a little interview to talk about my fundraiser. Q. What advice would you give to anyone reading this who is thinking about signing up to this year’s Great South Run? Go for it! Running has honestly changed my life. It’s free to do and it really is enjoyable when you get into it. I've heard the Great South Run is an amazing event and that it's lots of fun. It’s a nice flat route too. So get some running shoes on, feel better and raise some money and awareness for a fantastic cause! For more information and to sign up please email [email protected] #SupportingTheYoungThroughBereavement [Image description: Dark pink coloured slide. Text reads “Josh’s Great South Run Fundraiser.” To the left of this is a close up photograph of Josh. He is looking directly into the camera and smiling. In the top right corner is a graphic of a pair or running shoes.]