Fundraising – Ahead of the Game Foundation

NONE OF THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT YOU.

Ahead of the Game Foundation is an entirely free service for everyone who needs us because we believe that nobody facing a cancer diagnosis should ever have to worry about whether they can afford to get better. But that commitment only exists because of people like you.

We receive no Government or NHS funding. Not a single penny. Every service we provide — every specialist coach, every rehabilitation session, every place on our programme — exists entirely because of donations and fundraising. Without the support of people like you, we simply could not operate.

Every donation we receive goes directly towards funding our rehabilitation programme, supporting specialist coaches, and making sure that anyone who needs us — whether they’re in the middle of treatment, recovering from it, or caring for someone who is — can access the help they deserve. Brain tumours alone receive less than 1% of national cancer research funding. The need is enormous. Your support helps us meet it.

Whether you’re lacing up your trainers, shaving your head, stepping out of a plane or simply giving something up, every act of fundraising — big or small — makes a direct and lasting difference to the people we support.

Ready to get started? Here are some ideas to inspire you.

From a sponsored hike or marathon, to a no-sugar bake sale or a steps challenge — whatever you choose, we’re behind you every step of the way.

Walk / Hike

Organise a sponsored walk or hike — choose your distance, recruit your team and hit the trail. Great for all fitness levels and perfect for getting the whole community involved. Pack includes: cap, sticker sheet, leaflets and sponsorship form.

Marathon

Take on 26.2 miles and run for something that matters. Whether it’s a local event or a major city marathon, every step counts. Pack includes: marathon top and sponsorship form.

Head Shave

Make a bold statement and shave your head in solidarity with those going through cancer treatment. A powerful, highly visible way to raise funds and awareness. Pack includes: cap, leaflets and sponsorship form.

Swim

Take to the pool, lake or open water and swim for a cause. Set your distance, gather your sponsors and dive in. Pack includes: t-shirt, water bottle and sponsorship form.

Steps Challenge

Track your steps over a set period and challenge friends, family or colleagues to join you. Perfect as a solo or team effort. Pack includes: t-shirt, water bottle and sponsorship form.

Car Wash

Set up a community car wash, get your volunteers together and raise money one clean car at a time. Pack includes: t-shirt, mug, sticker sheet and sponsorship form.

Exercise Class

Host a fitness class — yoga, Zumba, circuits or anything in between — and ask participants to donate. A fun, energising way to raise funds and bring people together. Pack includes: t-shirt, water bottle, leaflets and sponsorship form.

No Sugar Bake Sale

Bake it, sell it, raise it. A no-sugar bake sale is a great way to promote healthy living while fundraising for a brilliant cause. Pack includes: t-shirt, mug, sticker sheets and sponsorship form.

Give It Up!

Give up something you love — alcohol, social media, snacks, caffeine —for a set period and ask people to sponsor you. Simple, personal and surprisingly powerful. Pack includes: t-shirt and sponsorship form.

Skydive

For the thrill-seekers. Jump out of a plane and raise serious money in the process. Find a licensed skydiving company, set your fundraising goal and take the leap. Pack includes: t-shirt, mug and sponsorship form.

Got something planned? We'd love to hear about it.

Whether you’ve already got everything mapped out or you’re still in the early stages of an idea, we’d love to hear your story — why you’re fundraising, what you’re planning and what inspired you to support us. It all helps us cheer you on in the right way.

Once we hear from you, we’ll send out your free fundraising pack, packed with everything you need to get started, and our team will be on hand to offer support, guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

Thank you for supporting Ahead of the Game Foundation.

Every pound you raise helps us bridge the gap in cancer rehabilitation and reach more people when they need us most.

We receive no Government or NHS funding. Our programme is free because people choose to support us. Every donation and every fundraiser directly funds a place on this programme for someone who needs it.