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Support Rays of Sunshine in your school

There are many ways your school can get involved and help support Rays of Sunshine.

Our exciting school campaigns aim to educate and inspire, while raising vital funds to help brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK.

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Tree of Joy

Get in touch for a FREE lesson plan and activity sheet all about joy.

Help children understand the concept of joy and how to bring joy to themselves and others, inspired by our mission to brighten the lives of seriously ill children.

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Zaydan's school fundraiser - 813 miles. £1,800 raised. One incredible boy

Peartree Spring Primary School students walked an amazing 813 miles in a sponsored fundraiser inspired by their classmate, 11-year-old Zaydan.

We granted Zaydan’s wish for a Nintendo Switch in 2023 – bringing him joy and distraction during cancer treatment. After a relapse, Zaydan set his sights on giving back, rallying the whole school to support Rays of Sunshine.

Led by the Year 6 class and supported by all students, the school raised more than £1,800, smashing their target!

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Raise funds in your school

Host a bake, hold a non-uniform day or even a sponsored silence - whatever you decide to do, our team will be on hand to support you throughout your fundraising, from speaking to classes virtually, to sending out balloons, collection buckets and everything else you’ll need to help make your event a success.

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How your fundraising can help

We are reliant upon generous donations to fund our magical wishes. Here are just a few examples of the impact your fundraising could have for seriously ill children: 

  • £200 – could fund a special afternoon tea for a family to enjoy on a trip to London.  
  • £300 – could pay for a family of four to visit the Harry Potter Studios tour.  
  • £400 –  could fund for a limousine to be at a wish families disposal for the day taking the strain out of their journey and allowing them to feel like VIPs.   
  • £1,000 – could fund for every child attending our Christmas Party to get a new toy. 
  • £1,500 – could fund a wish for a seriously ill child to go to their favourite UK theme park including transportation and overnight accommodation. 
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The difference your fundraising makes

Fundraising in your school could help us grant more magical wishes for children like Zaydan.

He had his wish granted for for a Nintendo Switch in 2023 – bringing him joy and distraction during cancer treatment.

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Any questions?

Get in touch with the Fundraising Team on events@raysofsunshine.org.uk or call a member of the team on 020 8782 1171.

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