FAQs
Fundraising
How do I sign up?
To sign up, please register here and then choose your activity (walk, run or cycle) and set your distance and timeframe goal.
Is there a fundraising target?
We have no minimum or maximum amount that we would like you to raise. From our point of view, no matter how much money you raise, it will go towards supporting our cause.
Do I have to fundraise to take part in the challenge?
Yes, this event is a fundraising challenge. Every euro raised will support our cause. Every donation makes a difference!
Getting Started
Is there an entry fee?
There is no entry fee for this challenge but we do however ask you to fundraise as part of your challenge.
Using the fundraising page set up for you when you register is the easiest way to collect sponsorship.
The Cause
What are we fundraising for?
LauraLynn is Ireland's only Children's Hospice providing hospice and palliative care and support for children with life limiting conditions and their families from all across Ireland. Since opening in 2011, LauraLynn has supported 948 families.
General
How can I encourage donations on my online fundraiser?
- Share your Fundraising page loud and proud, you’re doing something amazing so make sure to let everyone know.
- Tell your story, let friends and family know why you’re supporting our cause and why their support would mean the world to you.
- Use our Challenge graphics and share them on your fundraising page.
- If you are already registered, you can get started within your dashboard straight away.
How do I keep track of how many miles I've done?
Your profile page includes your personal distance tally so you can track your distance towards your target. This is a great way to keep your friends updated on your workouts!
You can keep track of your miles using any tracker app on your phone, and we do recommend using Fitbit, Garmin or Mapmyftness.
Follow these steps to log your miles on your page and keep friends and family updated.
1. Log in to your account by clicking the person icon in the top right of the screen here
2. Click the person icon in the top right again
3. Click My Fundraising
4. Click My Fitness Activity
5. Scroll down to Add Activity and type in how many miles you've done and any other details
6. Click Save Changes
The Health app on iPhone or Google Fit app on Android both keep track of how many miles you do each day. There’s other apps available so do pick whichever works best for you.
If you have a pedometer or sports watch, these can usually keep track of your miles too.
Once you're done for the day, mark off your miles on your paper tracker or on your fundraising page.
When and where is the challenge?
This is a virtual challenge for everyone so you can do this at the best time for you. You can do this in your home, gym whichever suits. You can do this together with your friends and family too.
Just be sure to post your progress and updates on your Fundraising page so friends and family can cheer you on and we can see how you’re doing too!
Is there a Strava club?
Yes, we have a Strava club where you can connect with other people taking part in this challenge for LauraLynn here: Strava club
