Raise funds
Diabetes Week 2008
Fundraise… because diabetes is serious
Take part in one of our fundraising events and help create a future without diabetes.
Coin Box Appeal
Collect small loose change to fund diabetes research to help find a cure. Order an individual coin box. You can use this box to save your spare change over the weeks leading up to Diabetes Week. Contact Customer Services on 0845 123 2399 or email info@diabetes.org.uk.
Collection
Organise a collection at your local supermarket, town centre, train station, community centre, sports club, etc. Please ensure you get permission and/or a licence first and that you have an official Diabetes UK collection tin or bucket.
Adopt a project
You can do this for one year with a minimum donation of £1,000. Projects include diabetes research, care and support, and Diabetes UK information. For more information contact your local Diabetes UK office.
Old Jewellery Appeal
Collect unwanted jewellery for our Old Jewellery Appeal and send it to Diabetes UK at the address below so it can be recycled to raise funds.
Old Jewellery Appeal
Diabetes UK
FREEPOST LON12854
London
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Tea for diabetes (T4D)
Hold a tea party during diabetes week in aid of Diabetes UK.
Denim for diabetes
Pick a day during diabetes week to ditch your usual attire at school or work and jump into something denim to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
Skydives
Enjoy the thrill of a skydive and raise funds to help people with diabetes.
Overseas Challenges
Sign up and start your training during diabetes week for an overseas challenge.
Visit the fundraising section for more fundraising ideas or contact the Community Fundraising team on 020 7424 1000 or email community@diabetes.org.uk
All funds collected in Diabetes Week will go towards helping people with diabetes in the UK to get the care they deserve. Thank you to everyone who fundraises throughout the year for Diabetes UK – without your help we would not be able to continue our work providing vital services and working towards a world without diabetes.
If you would like to get involved in fundraising, campaigning or awareness events happening in your local area for Diabetes Week, please contact your nearest Diabetes UK office.