Fundraising materials and ideas Before my kidney transplant I couldn’t run 1km, but thanks to my kidney donor and the outstanding care I received at our hospitals, I have been able to take on the Asda Foundation Sheffield 10k to raise funds and give something back. It took months of hard work and training with my friend and guide Trevor, as I am also registered blind, but it was a fantastic experience – next stop the half marathon! Anthony Rebori fundraiser (more than £2,000 raised) Let's do something wonderful together Whether you want to give something back to thank Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, you just want to support local patients or you are taking on a challenge personal to you, we'll support you all the way. Whatever you choose to do, and however you choose to do it, the money you raise will help to fund specialist equipment, pioneering research, patient and family support services and the transformation of your local hospitals into more comfortable and welcoming environments. Thank you! Want to know where to begin? Download your guide to fundraising full of hints and tips to help you on your way. Set up your online fundraising page and share with friends and family or print off your sponsorship form. Take part in one of our events and join other supporters, have fun and raise money. Want to do plan your own event? Get your creative cap on and let us know what you're up to. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news and supporter tips. Fundraising materials We have all sorts of other materials that might help you during your fundraising, such as t-shirts, donation buckets and tins get in touch to let us know what you need. Let the world know! You're doing an amazing thing and should let as many people know as possible. Not only will you hopefully attract more donations, but you'll also be spreading awareness of what we can achieve together. Online Once you've set up your fundraising page, it will be easy for your friends and family to make a donation. All you need to do is to send them the link! We're on social media, too, so include us in your messages (@Sheffieldhospitalscharity on Facebook or @SHCFundraising on Twitter) and we'll be able to share your fundraising efforts with all our supporters. Offline If you're running an event, don't forget to promote it in the local area using posters and flyers. Remember to include the time, date, location, link to your fundraising page and the Sheffield Hospitals Charity logo. You can ask your local shops and businesses if you can display posters on their premises – they’re usually very happy to help! Thank you! We wanted to raise £25,000 because it is Marks and Spencer’s Meadowhall 25-year anniversary and to show our much loved colleague Pat that we support her whilst she receives treatment for myeloma. We put on all kinds of events from a trolley-dash, to bake sales and bag packing. More than 500 staff have taken part in raising this money. It’s been amazing Wendy Davies, Sue Cooper and M&S Meadowhall fundraisers (£26,106 raised)