Hello!
Thank you for visiting this page. Now that you’re here, take a moment to explore the different ways you can help support families living with AT in the UK and Ireland.
Families Take Control
Families coming to terms with a new AT diagnosis often find fundraising helps them take control of their life-changing situation and find a positive way forward. We love to work with our fundraising families and watch them transform a heart-breaking situation into something really special.
Joy said “To me there was no choice, after the initial shock the way forward it seemed to me was to fundraise because it made me feel useful in a situation where I felt helpless. I could try to help make life easier for others. The charity gave me hope, this was my attempt to give back to the organisation that has been a lifeline to our family for over ten years now. As the children have got older and have become young adults they’ve joined in with raising awareness and help with fundraising efforts too.”
Get sponsored, bake cakes, throw a party, be sporty, have fun
Friends, neighbours, colleagues, schools, and community groups—everyone has something they love to do or a challenge they’ve always wanted to take on, and these can easily become fundraising opportunities.
Whether it’s skydiving, organizing a football tournament, running a 10K, climbing a mountain, hosting a coffee morning, or holding a bake sale, you can make a real impact.
Our downloadable fundraising pack is full of great ideas, tips, and guidance to help you get started. If you’d like a printed copy, contact us or call 01582 760 733, and we’ll be happy to send one to you.
Online donation sites
We currently use Just Giving which is a not-for-profit site and offers great value for your sponsors.
Add a photo to your fundraising page so your supporters can easily recognise you. Share, in your own words, why supporting the AT Society is important to you—telling a compelling story can help increase the number and size of donations.
Don’t forget to share your fundraising page link on social media and include it in your emails at home and work. Make it simple for your friends to show their support by sponsoring your efforts.
Easy Fundraising
Whenever you shop online—whether it’s your weekly shop or a holiday booking—you can support the AT Society at no extra cost through easyfundraising.
With over 6,000 retailers, including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com, and M&S, every purchase can help raise donations for our cause. It’s a simple way to make a difference while you shop!
All you need to do is:
and join for free.
- Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
- After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to AT Society (Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society) at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and we will be really grateful for your donations. By May 2022, 75 supporters have raised £922.12!
Facebook Fundraisers
In today’s social media-driven world, Facebook Fundraisers are a great way to raise funds and awareness for a charity. Many people use them not just as an alternative to gifts for special occasions, but also to help spread the word about the cause. With Facebook, you can reach people across the globe—all from the comfort of your home!
Why not start your own fundraiser today? Just click the link here to get started.
