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The Team Macmillan experience

Whether you’re pulling on a green jersey for your first marathon, volunteering at a cheering point, or showing off your baking skills in a cake sale, you are all part of one team. Team Macmillan. 

What is Team Macmillan?

When you join us, you become one of the thousands of people who are doing amazing things day in day out so that we can continue to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.

Whatever you to do as part of Team Macmillan, there’s something here for everyone.  

Depending on what you are doing, you will:

  • Receive fundraising tips and advice from us every step of the way to help you reach your fundraising goal in style.
  • For many of our events you will get a free customisable Macmillan running top or vest. You can also browse our online shop to kit yourself out in all that you need so everyone knows your part of the green team.
  • Be part of an exciting, inclusive and welcoming community who are passionate about improving the lives of people living with cancer, and having fun while they do it.

Because 98% of our work is funded by people like you, we need your support through fundraising like never before.

Find out more about the impact your fundraising and donations have to Macmillan.

Why your fundraising matters

We can keep doing all the things we do to support people living with cancer because of people like you. But as well as having the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re making a real difference, we think it’s really important that everyone who fundraises for Macmillan gets something personally out of it too. 

It’s scientifically proven that doing things for other people makes us feel better about ourselves. This can also help improve how we feel mentally and physically too. Fundraising and volunteering at fundraising events is also a great way to meet new people who share a connection to the cause.

By fundraising with Team Macmillan, you will belong to a warm and welcoming community. As well as helping people living with cancer, you will also spread love and happiness to others too. 

Who are you joining?

Thousands of people support Macmillan each year through various fundraising activities. Learn about just a couple of them below.
Shirley standing next to a Coffee Morning this way sign.Shirley standing next to a Coffee Morning this way sign.
Shirley's story
Shirley was inspired to give back to Macmillan after she and her son were supported by Macmillan. She hosts a Coffee Morning each year at her local church.
Simon at the finish of his challenge with his bike and supportersSimon at the finish of his challenge with his bike and supporters
Simon's story
Simon's most recent challenge was a 48-hour cycle ride in honour of his Aunt – Rev. Ruth Scott. He tells us all about the challenges he faced and why he did it in the first place. 

Helping you raise money

Whether you’re running a marathon or hosting a bake sale, we’re here to help you every step of the way.  
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Get started
Ready to start fundraising? From setting up an online fundraising page to getting those all-important first donations, we'll help you get off to a winning start. 
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Keep your fundraising on track
Wondering about how to ask for donations? Or how to fit fundraising into a busy schedule? We'll help you keep the money coming in and hit that fundraising-life balance. 
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Your event day covered
The big day is here! It's all been leading up to this. Our tips will help you raise more money in the build-up and prepare for a great day. 
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Post event advice
You did it! You should be so proud. Here's advice to help you keep the donations coming in, thank your supporters, and pay in your fundraising. 

Spread the word

The more people who hear about your fundraising, the better. These tips will help you get the word out.

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10 tips for fundraising on social media
Social media is a great way to spread the word. Our tips will help you make the most of social throughout your fundraising.
Two people dancing at the finish line of a Macmillan Mighty Hike event.Two people dancing at the finish line of a Macmillan Mighty Hike event.
5 tips to help boost your fundraising
Want to give your fundraising a bit of a boost? We know it can be hard to ask for donations. These ideas will help.
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5 fundraising tips for event day
The days leading up to and just after your event are BIG fundraising opportunities. Our tips will help you make the most of the big day.

Bringing people together

Organising a community fundraising event is a great way to bring friends, family and people in your local area together. You can help to bring a whole community together at the same time as raising vital funds for Macmillan.  

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Clubs and societies
Fundraising as part of your club or society can be great fun and can take some pressure off you having to fundraise on your own.
Find out more about fundraising as part of a membership group
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Faith groups
Whatever your faith, or if you have none, places of worship are a wonderful setting to gather the community together and help raise money for people living with cancer.
Find out more about faith group fundraising
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Schools
Education settings are wonderful places to teach the importance of giving and having fun while fundraising.
Find out more about fundraising in education settings
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