Christie’s Month October 2012

Last year we brought you the first Christie's Month. Now we need you to help make this year even bigger and better.

You have the whole month to hold an event, take on a sponsored challenge or come up with your own unique way to raise money to help The Christie fight cancer.

You could take part in our giant street collection on Saturday 6^th October. We are hitting the streets of town centres all across the North West and we need your help to collect some cash.

We are here to give you all the support and advice you need so if you are struggling to come up with an idea or want to chat about your plans or to register for your free fundraising pack just call 0161 918 7354 or email community@christies.org or complete the online registration form

 

Christie's month promotional material

• Event poster 1
• Event poster 2
• Event poster 3
• Business cards
• Fundraising guide
• Banner

Carley Stenson, currently starring as Princess Fiona in the West End production of Shrek and former Hollyoaks actress, said:

'I have friends and family who have been treated at The Christie as I come from Wigan. The Christie is an amazing place that treats thousands of people from the North West, so it's really important that we get involved where we can. I would love everyone to get involved in Christie's Month this October."

"Last year's event raised thousands of pounds to help patients and this year there are lots of opportunities for you to join in with Christie's month events or host your own. Please get involved in anyway you can to help The Christie continue its fantastic work."

Bucket collecting tips

Here are 10 top tips on bucket collecting by one of our expert collectors Dominic Richards:

1. Look at people to encourage eye contact
2. Ask them if they have any spare change for The Christie to help cancer patients.
3. Hold your bucket so it's easy for people see it and to throw a donation in. On my first collection I just held it by my side, I soon realised holding it out in front of me made a big difference
4. As people are giving a donation, chat to them and ask them about their day - People will really appreciate you taking time to talk.
5. Empathise with them if they have a story to tell.
6. Collect in pairs and not in a group - I once came across a group of 10 collecting all stood in a line across a narrow street it was very intimidating and I could see people trying to avoid them.
7. Don't shake your bucket, it can be thought of as begging - plus it's illegal!
8. Choose your locations wisely - If you stand in a place where people already have their money out they are more likely to drop in a  few coins.
9. Enjoy this experience and keep thinking of the worthy cause your efforts support
10. Finally, the one important thing is that you have to be liked by the people giving. So give a big friendly smile