The Bluebird Appeal
“It is nice to help a child live a happier life”
From relatively small beginnings in 1987, the Bluebird Appeal has raised over £60,000 for EveryChild, including sponsorship of 20 children across the regions that we have worked in. Its founders, Margaret and Terry Hurd from Somerset, began to hold car boot sales and bazaars in order to fundraise for their sponsorships.
In 2000, the Hurds, their friends, family and colleagues agreed to continue fundraising as The Bluebird Appeal “as bluebirds are for happiness, and that is what the children needed.” The Appeal then began to hold to a biannual fair hosting a bric-a-brac sale, psychic readers and other alternative therapists. The “Mind, Body and Spirit Festival” is extremely popular amongst the locals in Glastonbury and most recently raised approximately £2000 for EveryChild. The funds are in fact raised by the therapists and readers who donate almost all of their fees. Read more on the Bluebird appeal
10 ways to fundraise for EveryChild
Join us in helping the world’s most vulnerable children with your own fundraising event. We have 10 fundraising ideas to get you started.
Why not start a fundraising page at www.justgiving.org.uk and get your friends & family involved!
For further information please Email the Events Team
Challenge events
Whether you make an exhilarating 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump, trek through remote mountain wilderness or cycle through areas of outstanding beauty, you can also raise vital funds for EveryChild and help change a child's life forever.
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Events Diary
Skydiving
1st Jan - 31st Dec 09
Whitewater Rafting
1st Jan - 31st Dec 09
Hadrian's Wall weekend trek
4th Jun - 6th Jun 09
Adidas Women 5K Challenge
6th Sep 09
Masai Volcano Trek
8th Oct - 18th Oct 09
The Rose Art Project
29th Nov 09
Aconcagua Summit Trek
24th Jan - 2nd Feb 10
Kilimanjaro Trek
5th Feb - 14th Feb 10
Land’s End to John O’ Groats
4th May - 16th May 10
Sailing challenge
12th May - 15th May 10
London to Paris cycle challenge
16th Jun 10
Ice Cap Trek
21st Aug - 29th Aug 10
Great Wall of China Trek
15th Oct - 25th Oct 10
Sahara Trek
30th Oct - 8th Nov 10
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
7th Nov - 16th Nov 10
Everest Base Camp Trek
7th Nov - 25th Nov 10
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