Birthday fundraising ideas
You can support people living with cancer for your birthday, for example by asking for donations instead of gifts.
Ask for donations instead of gifts
There are three quick and easy ways to arrange for donations to be given instead of gifts.
Set up your JustGiving page
Set up a Facebook page
Send us your donation
Hold a collection at your party
If it's safe to do so and you're holding a birthday party, you can have a collection box or bucket at your gathering and invite guests to give a donation if they have any spare cash. You can order your collection materials on our resources website be.Macmillan.
Host a virtual birthday bash
Celebrate and feel loved from afar on your birthday this year by hosting a virtual birthday gathering with family and friends. You could host an online evening party in support of Macmillan, complete with quizzes and party games, or hold a video birthday brunch with friends.
Set a birthday fundraising target
You could set a fundraising target – for example, raising £300 for your 30th birthday – and share your online giving page with your guests in advance of your virtual gathering. This is a great way to encourage guests to donate on your birthday and help you reach your fundraising goal.
Send a birthday eCard
Have you remembered someone's birthday is coming up? Send them a birthday eCard - it's quick and easy and saves a trip to the shops.