To give you a head-start we have set out a few hints and tips, which will hopefully make fundraising just that little bit easier for you.

• Set up a Justgiving webpage so that friends, family and colleagues can sponsor you from anywhere in the world. Log onto www.justgiving.com/macmillan and create away!
• Ask your manager if your company operates a Matched Giving scheme. This is a great way of doubling your sponsorship.
• Organise a sweepstake for a sporting event –the FA Cup, Wimbledon or the Grand National - ask everyone to make a donation and get them involved in your fundraising.
• Did you know that a tube of Smarties holds £27 worth of £1 coins? Give your friends/colleagues a tube and challenge them to fill it – you'll be amazed at how well this works.
• Ask your boss to raffle off a day's holiday – you're sure to get loads of takers!