The BPA's Summer Fundraiser 2020

We need YOU to GET INVOLVED...

We're very excited to announce the BPAs Active 21 engaging, creative and fun Summer Fundraising Campaign!

Keep reading to see how you can get involved in Active 21 this summer whether it be through a hobby, fitness activity or a creative idea!

Being active is so important for our physical and mental wellbeing. This campaign will encourage activity whilst also providing a platform for you to be more engaged with the rest of the porphyria community (including other patients, friends and families) and will help to raise vital funds for the BPA (no matter how big or small everything helps the important work we do). Ultimately, this campaign should benefit everyone!

Why Active 21?

Its 21 years since the formation of the British Porphyria Association, thus the choice of 21. And, an Active campaign has developed as we felt many of you and your families/friends would hopefully enjoy getting involved (at any level) in some form of activity or event there are no rules, so you can choose how and what you do we just want you to be part of the BPAs Active 21 campaign to raise funds in a fun way!

What is the Active 21 Challenge?

We want YOU to get active, complete a hobby, or any creative idea that can be adapted into the concept of 21 multiples/repetitions, 21 elements of time (seconds, minutes, hours or days) or a distance in some way involving 21.

Target

£6,000 through sponsorship and donations.

This campaign aims to help to support the BPA to continue its important work as Covid-19 has affected at least 20% of the BPAs income which is usually generated from sporting events over the summer months.

Timeframe

The Active 21 campaign will run throughout the summer holiday period to the end of September 2020.

Fundraising

We are VERY grateful for every single donation that will be made during this fundraising event, all donations (no matter how small) go a long way to helping the work we do at the BPA.

What can you do?

GET INVOLVED! - Ask your friends and family to join you in completing the 21 challenge by completing certain activities together or each doing your own unique and creative idea.

SHARE AND POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Take pictures and videos of you participating in the campaign and post on our social media platforms of Facebook, Instagram or twitter. Make sure to use the #BPAactive21 and tag us so we can see your creative ideas!

Facebook: British Porphyria Association

Instagram: @british_porphyria_association

Twitter: @BPA_Porphyria

TikTok:

MAKE A TIKTOK Create fun and unique videos showing you completing your activities, make sure to use the #BPAactive21. Make sure to use uplifting and fun music in your TikTok with the best ones being posted on our Instagram and Facebook!

Some fun music suggestions:

1. 21 Seconds by So Solid Crew/DJ Spoony Remix

2. Rain on me by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande

3. Dont Start Now by Dua Lipa

4. Beautiful People by Ed Sheeran

5. Sorry by Joel Corry

6. Rise by Jonas Blue

GET IN TOUCH If you would like any sponsor forms, or any other support/resources from the BPA, please get in touch so that we can help you with your Active 21 campaign: sue.burrell@porphyria.org.uk

Active 21 Ideas

If you are having trouble thinking of ideas, then no need to worry, we have created a list of possible activities you could use when taking part in the campaign.

Remember You could do:

21 activities of your choice

21 seconds, minutes, hours or days, whatever time frame suits you!

21 repetitions of any activity

21 steps, feet, metres, kilometres, miles, lengths or laps however you want to measure it

Physical activities Creative ideas/challenges

21 Hopscotch 21 TikTok dance challenges

21 Skips 21 Board games played

21 Bounces on a trampoline 21 Healthy bakes made

21 Hoola Hoops 21 Photos of the beautiful outdoors

21 Hops 21 Cocktails made

21 Press ups 21 Songs sung

21 Planks 21 Songs played on a musical instrument

21 Star jumps 21 New skills learned every day!

21 Rolypolies 21 Staycation ideas

21 Kart wheels 21 Plants/flowers planted

21 Walks 21 Painting/finger painting made

21 Runs 21 Books read

21 Cycles 21 Hour silence

21 Swims

21 Home workouts completed

21 Dog walks

Or ANYTHING ELSE that your CREATIVE BRAINS can think of!