DIY fundraising ideas

Host an event at your school, workplace or within your personal network and raise funds to turn type one into type none!

Fundraise your way. Help defeat type 1 diabetes by hosting a DIY event.

There's a fundraising opportunity for everyone, no matter if you're organising an event at work, school, or within your local community.

We believe in the power of collaboration, so team up with friends or family to fundraise together, or take on the challenge solo and earn all the well-deserved recognition. Let's join hands to make a lasting impact on those affected by type 1 diabetes.

Not inspired? Reach out to our friendly fundraising team, who will help you think up an idea that best works for you!

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Cadbury Fundraising
Order from a range of delicious products, collect the money you raise and donate to the #JDRFBlueArmy - a quick and easy way to support JDRF!

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Golf Day
Pick a date and location, invite colleagues and business contacts to donate for team entry. Boost competition with incentives like hole-in-one prizes, rewards for top golfers, or penalties for losers.

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Jolly Socks 
Jolly Soles is the sugar-free, fun, and practical fundraising idea you’ve been looking for. Sell colourful, silly socks to make some serious changes to T1D research!

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Go Blue Day
Your school can GO BLUE to help us create the blueprint for a world without T1D! Wear, Colour, Make or Bake it blue on a day of your choice.


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Cadbury Fundraising
Order from a range of delicious products, collect the money you raise and donate to the #JDRFBlueArmy - a quick and easy way to support JDRF!

learn more

Jolly Socks 
Jolly Soles is the sugar-free, fun, and practical fundraising idea you’ve been looking for. Sell colourful, silly socks to make some serious changes to T1D research!

learn more

Rufus' Picnic
Bake blue cupcakes, slices and cakes! Fundraise by making it a Blue Bake Sale with a picnic with Rufus.

Host a picnic

Bake Sale
Whether baking solo or with friends, a bake sale is a simple and fun way to raise funds. Basic baking supplies are cost-effective, and you can enhance your efforts by seeking donations from local bakeries or supermarkets.

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Community Service
Up the feel-good factor by fundraising through acts of kindness in exchange for donations. Wash cars, clean windows, clean up litter, mow lawns, or weed in your neighborhood to support the T1D community.

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Give Something Up
 Choose something you love, like chocolate or snacks, and give it up for a month. Create an online donation page, ask friends to sponsor you, or simply donate the money you save.


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Hungry for more ideas?

Download our FREE booklet which contains over 50 unique fundraising ideas, how to get started and their expected fundraising income.

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We're here to help and support you with your event as we all want to see a world without type 1 diabetes.

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Resources & tools
You'll get access to an awesome range of Blue Army resources and tools for your fundraiser.

Fundraising page
A personal fundraising page to personalise and share with your friends and family.

Coaching & support
You'll receive personal support and guidance from the JDRF team.

Free t-shirt
Raise $100 you'll receive an official JDRF Blue Army t-shirt!

Together, we want to see a world without T1D!

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How it Works

1. Create your fundraiser

Choose an idea for your fundraiser, or take part in an organised event

2. Set your goal

Set your fundraising goal and personalise your online fundraising page

3. Fundraise

Share your page and raise funds as a member of the Blue Army to defeat T1D

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