Event Organiser Pack - World Cancer Research Fund

Event Organiser Pack

Welcome to your
Go Bananas! pack
This pack is intended to help you with planning and organising your own Go Bananas! event
and includes a step-by-step guide, an order form to request a banana costume and free
WCRF promotional materials, as well as useful information on health and safety advice and
details on where to send the money you raise.
This year marks six years of Going Bananas across Informa in support of World Cancer
Research Fund (WCRF). Last year’s global participation and enthusiasm were fantastic– we
donated over £72,500 to WCRF through almost 2,000 of you participating in fun runs, sports
day events, scavenger hunts and I believe even a hip hop dance class (courtesy of the Dubai
office). It was also the 1st year that I was requested to don my Banana suit for a pedalo race
back in Switzerland. Creativity around the theme of bananas and fundraising seems to know
no bounds.
What have WCRF done with the money Some of their highlights from last year include
increasing the capacity of their children’s education programmes in Hong Kong, the
Netherlands and UK. The programmes educate children and parents on eating healthily and
moving more, helping reduce their risk of developing cancer in adulthood. In the USA more
than $4.1 million was awarded to fund 26 new cancer prevention research projects.
So, let’s aim for £100,000 this year. I will again donate £1 for every member of staff who
participates and I hope that my cheque is for £8,000. A big aim, but it would be fantastic to
have 100% participation from managers and staff. If you weren’t part of the company back in
April 2011 (or actually, even if you were), I recommend taking a look at last year’s photo gallery
at www.wcrf.org/informa to see what a great global event it is. We will be back to a 3km run in
London this year on April 19th – do come to race, walk, help or spectate. Come in fancy dress
and make it a fun 3km. I very much look forward to being part of and hearing about all of
2012’s Go Bananas events Group-wide.
Peter Rigby
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How will going bananas make a difference
WCRF funds scientific projects into the relationship between food, nutrition and
cancer. Through your support we can continue to develop our knowledge of the diet/
cancer link, and provide a wide range of public education programmes. WCRF delivers
the positive message that cancer is a largely preventable disease as research has
found that about a third of the most common cancers can be prevented through eating
a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Please find enclosed the following items that will help you get started:
• Sponsorship form – photocopy if you need more copies. When you have collected your
sponsorship money, we will ask for you to please return the forms to WCRF as we require
them for Gift Aid auditing purposes.
For those of you who requested an online sponsorship page, you can be sponsored
online at www.wcrf.org/informa
To find out more about our work visit www.wcrf-uk.org
If you have any questions please let us know on +44 (0) 20 7343 4200,
at informarun@wcrf.org
Good luck and thank you for your support!
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Step-by-step Guide
It couldn’t be easier, just follow these 5 simple steps
and you will be on your way to going bananas!
When
Choose a date for your event
Hold your event on a date that is convenient for your office, Infoma are going to Go Bananas!
WHAT
Decide on and plan your event
Decide who should wear the banana costume and then walk, chase, skip or hop to beat them across
the finishing line. Or how about something different A penalty shoot out with the banana in goal Or
how about finding the banana on a treasure hunt
Here are some basic things you should consider - the type of event, number of people expected,
start and finish times, and whether insurance is needed. Also remember to check the weather
forecast before the big day.
WHERE
Find a venue and invite people
Find a suitable venue, such as a playing field or a park near your office and find out whether you need
permission to use it.
Promote your event by including information such as your contact details, price and the date of the
event on the enclosed poster. Photocopy and display it in prominent in the places around the office.
HOW
Go Bananas on the day!
Write a checklist and keep it to hand to help things run smoothly on the day. Give participants clear
instructions and away you go. Don’t forget to add ‘have fun’ to your checklist!
WHY
Raise money for WCRF
This is a fun way to get involved in exercise whilst raising money for a great cause. Encourage
participants to get sponsored (photocopy the enclosed sponsor form) or ask them to make a donation
for taking part. You could also provide refreshments in return for a donation to WCRF, or you go
thirsty! Contact us at informarun@wcrf.org for other fundraising ideas.
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Health & Safety
Informa and World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) will in no way be held responsible
for any injury or illness incurred as a result of people taking part in
Go Bananas! Participants take part in Go Bananas! at their own risk.
Here are some basic guidelines which you can consider to ensure that
participants have a safe and fun time:
• Consider the physical limitations of participants - it would be unwise to
select something that few can complete.
• Make sure people are prepared to take part - for example do they need
trainers, sports kit or specific equipment to join in
• Ensure there is water available, either by providing it or advising
participants to bring their own.
• Please follow the health and safety guidelines of your chosen venue.
• Take a walk around the course beforehand noting any potential hazards
and be sure to point these out to participants.
• Please secure appropriate insurance cover for your event; many venues
will have the correct insurance to cover events on their premises, but do
check for public liability cover to ensure that everyone is protected.
• Always remember to treat the Banana with respect - no kicking or
pushing the Banana and make sure all participants are aware of this.
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Event Registration
Please fill in the form below to order free promotional materials
Type of Event:
Name:
Office Address:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Tell us about your event:
Date of Event:
Fundraising Materials
If you or your colleagues already have a Go Bananas! t-shirt and are happy to use this again please bear
this in mind when placing your order.
Fundraising Materials
Maximum
Allowed Per Event
Event pack: medals and a banana costume 1
Balloons 10
Posters (please email specific details to informarun@wcrf.org)
Collection tins
Selection of AICR publications
T-shirt
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
n/a
Printable
1 set
Quantity
Required
Please return this form to:
Email: informarun@wcrf.org
Fax: +44 20 7343 4201
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Other ways to Go Bananas!
So a run isn't for you You can still want to raise money monkeying around in aid of
cancer prevention
Do you want some ideas to support your fundraising for the race
Well, here are a few suggestions to inspire you with your banana based fundraising…
Sports & Games (Why not combine a few of these to create your own Bananolympics)
Banana Basketball – a banana costume and a bucket! A team game where people
throw bananas and the person in costume catches them in a bucket
Bananarama – monkey karaoke!
Banana Skins – a peeling competition
Find the Banana – banana treasure hunt
Banana Jenga – pick your banana carefully
Fastest Banana in the West – who can eat a banana the quickest
Banana Float – a banana boat race
Banana Grub Quiz – a themed quiz
Bend it Like Banana – like welly throwing, but with our favourite yellow fruit
Creative & Fun
Bananart – paint your face or a banana
Name my Banana – charge an entry fee to try and better Barrack Obanana
Pic Your Own – a yellow themed photo competition
Banana Public – design and make a mask, costume or hat to wear at the race or
around the office
Ape Alert! – perform a monkey impression in return for a donation
Banana Banquet – who can make the best healthy banana recipe Why not charge your
colleagues to taste
Pin the Banana on the Monkey – monkeying around with a blindfold on
Smooth Operator – run an office-wide banana smoothie day
Banana Brunch – hold a team or office-wide breakfast, lunch or dinner with lollies,
shakes and other healthy food
Banana in Pyjamas – get sponsored to wear your pyjamas for the day
Bananath – sponsored bath in mashed banana
Big Bunch – hold a banana themed guess the weight of a bucket of bananas or
how many bananas in the bucket
This is just the tip of a banana-shaped fundraising iceberg; therefore if you are still stuck
for ideas or want to find out how we can support your event, email informarun@wcrf.org
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Please generously sponsor
World Cancer Research Fund
(WCRF) is committed to
preventing cancer. WCRF is
the principal charity dedicated
to the prevention of cancer
through the promotion of
healthy diets, physical activity
and weight management.
Scientists estimate that by
making changes to the food
we eat, increasing the amount
of physical activity we do and
maintaining a healthy weight,
about a third of the most
common cancers could be
prevented. By spreading this
message we hope that many
thousands of lives will be
saved.
The sponsorship money that
you raise will help WCRF
continue its vital scientific
research and education
programmes into cancer
prevention.
WCRF thanks you for your
support, time, effort and
wishes you…
who is taking part in the charity event:
in support of
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)
•
GOOD LUCK!
The Corporate Team, World Cancer Research Fund,
22 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH
•Tel: +44 20 7343 4200
•Website: www.wcrf.org/informa
•Email: informarun@wcrf.org
Registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales (Registered Charity No: 1000739)
© 2012 World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK)
"Stopping cancer 04 before it starts”

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)
Sponsor Form
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Email:
Date of event:
Tel:
First Name & Surname
(use two lines if necessary)
Home address
(use two lines if necessary)
Postcode
Total
amount
Date
paid
YOUR FULL NAME HOME ADDRESS POSTCODE £20 DATE
Please return your form and sponsor money to:
The Corporate Team, World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF),
22 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH
TOTAL
Please feel free to photocopy this form
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Paying-In Page
Please complete the following details and send them to us or pay online via your personal
fundraising page at www.wcrf.org/informa, so we can thank you for all your hard work and support!
Please note, if you are based in the United States of America and require a tax receipt for your donation,
visit www.aicr.org/informa.
Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Telephone number:
Email:
Total collected:
Name on thank-you certificate:
Share Your Story!
We would love to hear from you about how your event went, including any anecdotes that you might have!
Please provide us with some information and photos that sum up your event.
Event Details:
Please send any digital photos to informarun@wcrf.org
I permit my photos and comments to be used by WCRF to promote the Informa event.
Please check that you have the following items and then send to the address below :
Cheque(s) for the money raised (if you receive cash, or cheques made payable to yourself, please bank
them and write a cheque to World Cancer Research Fund)
All sponsorship forms (without them we cannot claim Gift Aid back from HM Revenue and Customs)
Paying-In Page and Share Your Story details (this form)
We would like to keep you informed of the work of WCRF. If you do not want to receive this information,
please tick this box
The Corporate Team
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)
22 Bedford Square
London WC1B 3HH
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WCRF Guidelines for Cancer Prevention
WEIGHT
aim to be a healthy weight throughout life
CANCER
PREVENTION
DIET
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
be physically active every day in any way for 30 minutes or more
choose mostly plant foods, limit red meat and avoid processed meat
The choices you make about food, physical activity and weight
management can reduce your chances of developing cancer
– choose mostly plant foods, limit red meat and avoid processed meat
– be physically active every day in any way for 30 minutes or more
– aim to be a healthy weight throughout life
And, always remember – do not smoke or chew tobacco
About World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)
“Stopping cancer before it starts”
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) is the principal UK charity dedicated to the prevention of
cancer through the promotion of healthy diets and nutrition, physical activity and weight management.
Our mission is to prevent cancer in the UK and worldwide through scientific research and a wide
range of public education programmes.
World Cancer Research Fund
22 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH Tel: 020 7343 4200 Fax: 020 7343 4201
Web: www.wcrf.org/informa Email: informarun@wcrf.org
Twitter: www.twitter.com/wcrf_uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/wcrfuk
Registered in London, England No: 2536180. Registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales (Registered Charity No:1000739).
Registered Office: 22 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH © 2012 World Cancer Research Fund