Fundraise
Fundraising is a crucial source of income in assisting us with the services and supports we provide to individuals and families affected by Huntington's disease. We greatly appreciate the support of our wonderful volunteers who raise funds and awareness.
iDonate is an online platform assisting charities and non-profits with fundraising. Volunteers can set up their own fundraising page online (click Start Fundraising on the Menu options) or you can call us for information. Active Huntington's Disease fundraising pages are available to view here.
With the help of dedicated volunteers we run annual events throughout Ireland including:
The Annual Toonagh Walk, Toonagh Co Clare in January Annual Toonagh Charity Walk
Huntington's Disease Remembrance Walk, Phoenix Park April 30th, 2022 see report on page 3.
Joe Doran’s HD Awareness Walk takes place each July at Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co Roscommon in July. To register or donate online see: iDonate.ie | Support Joe Doran Huntington's Walk
Volunteers also take part in fundraising events such as the Mini Marathon and other charity walks, runs and challenges.
Mini Marathon – Each year wonderful women take part on behalf of HDAI. In 2022: Aisling, Lisa and Marie; Josie; and Suzanne, Vanessa and Kelly supported HDAI in the Dublin Mini Marathon.
The #Sunrisefor Brain Conditions - Up Croagh Patrick event takes place each year at the end of June at Croagh Patrick, Westport, Co Mayo or virtually. The event supports people affected by Huntington's Disease and other Brain Conditions. If you wish to support those raising funds for Huntington's Disease Association of Ireland you can sponsor participants here iDonate.ie | Support Donate 100% to HDAI.
Fundraising Ideas
If you would like to raise funds but aren't sure how to start, here are some ideas from our wonderful voluntary fundraisers…
- Ann and friends organised a Charity Tea Dance.
- Nuala, Dawn and friends held a Bingo night and pub quiz
- Numerous volunteers raise funds through sponsorship for marathons, walks and cycles
- Íde and Máire hold a ‘Handknits for Huntington's Disease’ stall at an annual Craft Fair.
- Ann, Angelina, Bernie, Deirdre, Mary, Mark and many others sell HDAI Christmas cards.
- Martina and friends hold a casual day at work
- Ann, Frances, Michelle and others have held coffee mornings and cake sales at their places of work
If you have any ideas or want to take part in a sponsorship event contact us at info@huntingtons.ie
Corporate Giving
Does your workplace have a corporate social responsibility program? Some HDAI fundraisers have sought matched funding from their employers and by doing so they have doubled their sponsorship raised from activities including company Bake Offs, Coffee mornings and Fun Runs. HDAI is registered on Benevity and Your Cause platforms.
Perhaps your company might consider matching sponsorship or including HDAI in their Charity of the Year nominations. Please contact HDAI on 01 872 1303, or email at info@huntingtons.ie to discuss further.
Governance
HDAI’s Annual Financial Statement and Activity Reports are available here . HDAI has formally committed to complying with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
Statement of Guiding Principles for fundraising
HDAI has formally committed to complying with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising