Fundraising Ideas for the 2.6 Challenge
The lockdown and cancellation of events is having a devastating effect on UK charities, putting their vital work at risk. To help combat this, the 2.6 Challenge will take place on Sunday 26 April, aiming to raise millions of pounds to replace this lost income.
Taking part in the 2.6 Challenge is your way to support some of the world’s most vulnerable women during this crisis that affects us all.
Here’s how the Women for Women International team will be taking part!
Preeya
Preeya is donating 10 days of coffees (£2.60 each) and asking 26 people to do the same.
Amy
Amy is running for 26 minutes and donating £1 per minute of running.
Paulina
Paulina is sharing a list of 26 things she is grateful for and donating £1 per gratitude
Daniela
Daniela is challenging herself and 26 friends to do non-stop punches for 2 minutes 60 seconds.
Laurence
For a £2.60 donation, Laurence will draw a sketch in 2.6 minutes
Aleks
Aleks is hosting a feminist quiz of 26 questions for her friends and family – each person is donating £2.60 to participate.
Jo
Jo is writing a list of 26 women who inspire her, and asking others to do the same with a donation of £2.60.
There are no rules – apart from the Government guidelines on how to exercise safely during this time. You can be as creative as you like whilst raising funds for women survivors of war!
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