01. Set up an online fundraising page. We recommend setting up a page on the Enable Ireland justgiving.ie or mycharity.ie pages. It’s easy to do, allows people from all over the world to sponsor you, the money comes straight into the Enable account and you don’t have to chase people for money. You can set your own target and watch the money rise. If your are having difficulty setting up a page give Sean a call on 087 760 9768 and he will help.

02. Carry a sponsorship card with you. Not everyone has a computer and some people like to sponsor in cash.

03. Pin a sponsorship card up in work or local club. We only suggest you do this in places you know well. It can help add up the €€€€.

04. Contact your employer. Lots of companies support charities and they may be willing to support you. They can also take an advert in the strictly brochure. Some companies will match your fundraising efforts.

05. Use your networks. Do you have a large client base or relationships with suppliers? Is it worth asking them if they would like to support you?

06. Does your company have an in house newsletter. Give them a call and they might want to feature you in an issue.

07. Add a link to your fundraising page your email footer at work – think of how many e-mails you send each day. (Make sure you ask your boss).

08. Keep family, friends and colleagues updated with your training and fundraising efforts - on or offline. The more engaged they are, the more they will be willing to help.