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If you're doing a spot of shopping at Tesco Gorton this Saturday, our volunteers will be there to help pack your bags in aid of our charity!Written about 8 hours ago -
Take advantage of a great offer on wine from our mates @cromapizza http://t.co/NnKNumRSWritten about 10 hours ago
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'Burnley bans street fundraising on five days of the week' http://t.co/K9ejY1KdWritten about 14 hours ago
Fundraising Activities
Take a look at our current fundraising events and tell us which one(s) you’d like to take part in. You can take part in any of these events with your friends, family or even work colleagues - the more the merrier!
Greater Manchester Marathon - 29th April 2012
Bupa Great Manchester Run – 20th May 2012
British Gas Great Manchester Swim – 1st July 2012
If any of these activities aren't for you, download our Fundraising Ideas booklet to give you some more ideas on what you could do to raise money for Forever Manchester.
How your money helps
£50
Could allow people with learning difficulties to experience social events or occasions we all take for granted
£100
Could pay for youth club or child care places for 20 people from disadvantaged communities
£250
Could support a day trip or health and well-being activities for the isolated or vulnerable
£500
Could provide equipment or materials for locally led volunteer projects that steer young people away from a life of drugs, crime and gang membership
£1,000
Could pay for a free counselling, advice and support session by self help groups, for 40 people with mental health or health related issues
£1,500
Could support up and coming comedians or performers from underprivileged backgrounds to make it onto the circuit
£2,000
Could help to break the cycle of inactivity and disinterest amongst young people by offering training and opportunities to gain employment for 20 youngsters