Rowing for charity
A charity rowing challenge is a fun and simple way to raise vital funds for Macmillan.
When you register your event
Quick steps to plan your rowing challenge
Choose a distance and the locations for your challenge
Choose a date(s)
Get your team together
Register your challenge
Set up your fundraising page
Indoor rowing challenge
Whether it's a relay rowing challenge or a single-handed virtual row across the Atlantic Ocean, or the length of the River Thames, indoor rowing is a brilliant charity challenge where you can rack up those nautical miles.
Why not turn it into a bigger charity event with the help of your local gym?
The advantage for indoor rowers is that weather conditions aren't going to get in the way of your challenge. It is also a great challenge for young people and older rowers alike.
Outdoor rowing challenge
Outdoor rowing challenges will take a bit of extra planning but are a great way of getting fit and out on the water while raising vital funds for Macmillan.
Rather than an indoor rowing machine, your first challenge is going to be finding a suitable rowing boat! And if you want your fundraiser to be more of a regatta than a solo challenge then your first stop should probably be your local rowing club.
Your impact
In 2020, our supporters raised over £750,000 by doing their own physical challenges, including rowing challenges. That money in the future could support our Cancer Information and Support team to run our Macmillan Support Line phone service for 5 months. In this time, they could deal with over 40,000 calls and web enquiries from people who want questions answered, need practical or financial support, or just want to chat.
Frequently asked questions
If you can't find the answer you're looking for below, please email fundraising@macmillan.org.uk and the team will be happy to help.
Fundraising
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I need some help with fundraising ideas, can you help?
We love fundraising and want to help make sure it's as easy as possible for you. We've got lots of ideas to help get the money rolling in from the best ways to use social media to top tips on events day itself.
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Can I get another sponsorship form?
Yes, you can download another sponsorship form here.
If you don't have access to a printer, you can ask us for one us by emailing fundraising@macmillan.org.uk and we'll post one straight out to you and you can carry on with your fundraising.
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I’ve done my rowing challenge, how do I pay the money in?
Paying your money is easy. Find out how.
Macmillan materials
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Can I get a T-shirt for my event?
Yes, you can order a T-shirt for free from be.Macmillan. If you would like more, you can buy T-shirts, other clothing, water bottles, and other useful items from our online shop.
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How can I get posters and flyers to advertise my event?
You can create your own event materials on be.Macmillan. Once you've registered on the website you can create any materials you need for your event.