20 miles for 20 years of ShelterBox
2020 marks 20 years of ShelterBox
In our anniversary year we’re challenging you to take on 20 miles in celebration of 20 years of ShelterBox. Whether it’s laps of the garden or miles on the road, every penny you raise will help us reach more families after disaster.
In the year 2000 ShelterBox was created by one Rotary club. They founded an organisation of action, ready to respond. With amazing support, we have since helped over 1.5 million people recover after disaster. We remain as determined as our founding Rotary club members to rise to the challenges we face and provide more shelter for families than ever before.
Here's how:
Step one: Decide on your challenge
Are you thinking of taking the challenge on yourself, with your household or as a group? Will you walk, run or cycle? Will you complete your challenge within 24 hours or over time? Make sure you follow government advice around social distancing .
Step two: Set up your JustGiving page
Now you know what you’re going to do it’s time to set up your fundraising page. Have a think about how much you would like to raise, we’ve included some aid price points below to show the type of items your support could provide
Step three: Link your page to Strava
If you use Strava to track your 20 miles you can link it to your fundraising page so your friends and family can automatically see how your challenge is going. Here’s a handy guide to help.
Step four: Share your journey
Let your friends and families know what you’re up to by sharing your challenge on your social media pages
Step five: Start your challenge!
And you’re off! Track your distance using your phone, smart watch or other device and make sure to keep your friends and family up to date with how you get on – good luck!
The Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard cycle
In our anniversary year we have been inspired yet again by our founding club, Helston-Lizard Rotary, who are taking on 20-miles with a sponsored cycle.
Colin Benney PHF, Past President of The Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard, said:
“I thought the club needed to do something to celebrate the 20th Anniversary and came up with idea of a 20-mile cycle ride from Helston to The lizard and back.
“One mile for each year of operations. I am pleased to say I have received great support. All riders are looking forward to it and we just hope the weather will be kind.”
Follow in their tyre tracks and organise your own 20 for 20 challenge to raise vital funds for ShelterBox.
How your support helps
The money you raise could help us provide items such as:
Solar lights
£10 could provide a solar light to help create safe environments where people can pick up their daily routine
Shelter kits
£69 could provide a shelter kit which has all the tools for a family to rebuild
Tents
£385 could provide a tent which can give a family somewhere to call home
Tell us about your challenge!
If you’re planning to take on the challenge get in touch via the contact form below, so that we can support you and on completion celebrate with you too!