You can use the templates below to create emails and WhatsApp messages promoting your fundraising. Just change the parts in bold to the details of your challenge and your fundraising page, and personalise it for whoever you’re sending it to.

Exciting news!

I’m taking on a challenge: Running a 10k / walking 100km in one month / swimming 26 miles in 12 weeks. It’s in aid of FareShare Greater Manchester, a charity that fights hunger and tackles food waste.

I’d love your support to help me stay motivated. Here’s the link – it takes just one minute: justgiving.com/…..

Thanks so much, it means a lot to have your support.

Email subject line: Running a 10k / Walking 100km in one month / swimming 26 miles in 12 weeks.

Hi Name,

I wanted to tell you about something I’m doing that’s really exciting (and a bit nerve-wracking!): Running a 10k / Walking 100km in one month / swimming 26 miles in 12 weeks.

It’s a big challenge for me because ….

I’m raising money for FareShare Greater Manchester, a charity that fights food waste and tackles food poverty across our city. I was shocked to learn that one in four children (one in five of the wider population) are struggling to eat right now, so their work is more vital than ever. It means a lot to me support them with this challenge as I strongly believe no one should go hungry when there is food to spare.

I’d love it if you could support me by making a donation. It will really help me to stay motivated when the going gets tough. Here’s a link to my fundraising page – it only takes a minute to donate: justgiving.com/… 

Just £10 could turn surplus food into 40 meals for people in urgent need, so your donation will make a real difference.

Thanks so much, it means a lot to have your support.