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Personal challenge
Run, hike, create something or devise your own challenge, then invite friends and family to support you.
For individuals or small teams
Fundraise in your own way
and help more people know someone is listening
Whether you take on a personal challenge, organise a school event or build a long-term business partnership, your action can support our 24-hour emotional support service and help more people understand the importance of reaching out and listening.
Choose the way you would like to get involved
You do not need a fully formed plan before getting in touch. Start with the option closest to your idea and we can work with you to confirm the arrangements, promotion and support you may need.
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Community or school event
Bring people together through a charity sale, performance, school activity or community gathering.
For groups and schools
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Online fundraising page
Create a Give.Asia page where you can share your story, progress and donation link in one place.
For online promotion
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Business and professional partnership
Build a suitable partnership through sponsorship, staff participation, venues, in-kind support or professional services.
For organisations and businesses
Plan your fundraising activity
in five steps
We will help you clarify practical arrangements according to the nature of your activity. Please obtain our confirmation before using The Samaritans Hong Kong name, logo or content.
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Shape your idea
Consider what you would like to do, when it might take place and whom you hope to involve.
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Contact us first
Share your initial idea so our team can confirm the name, content, safety considerations and support arrangements.
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Choose how to collect donations
Depending on the activity, you may use a Give.Asia page or another confirmed way of collecting funds.
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Prepare and promote
Explain the purpose, date and way to take part clearly, without exaggerated or unconfirmed claims.
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Review after the activity
After your event, share a short update, confirm the donation arrangements and thank everyone who took part.
Turn resources and expertise into lasting support
A partnership might involve staff participation, event sponsorship, venue or in-kind support, or professional expertise in design, technology, communications or another field. We assess each opportunity together according to need and our shared values.
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Staff participation
Bring colleagues together through team activities, matched giving or internal campaigns.
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Event and programme sponsorship
Sponsor an event or educational programme, with goals we agree together.
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Venue and in-kind support
Provide an agreed venue, equipment, printing or other materials that are needed.
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Professional services
Contribute expertise in areas such as design, technology, law or communications.
Partnership principles
Respect for life and for people using our services; no endorsement of a product or company; transparent sponsorship relationships; and careful management of potential conflicts of interest
See how others have raised funds
Take inspiration from these fundraisers, then get in touch to discuss your own idea with our team.
Personal challenge
Will’s Camino journey
A long-distance walk connecting a personal challenge with the message of emotional support.
Endurance challenge
Aaron’s marathon fundraiser
Using running and regular updates to invite people around him to learn more and offer support.
Daily challenge
Ali’s 30-day rowing challenge
Turning a daily action into a journey that people could follow, gradually bringing a community together.
Please seek permission
before using our name, logo or content
We will help check activity descriptions, visual use and any required statements so that public information is clear and the interests of participants and people using our services are protected.
Submit an initial idea
Required fields help us understand the essentials of your enquiry. Submitting this form does not mean that an activity or partnership has been confirmed.
Before you begin
If your idea is not covered below, you are still welcome to discuss it with us through the form or by email.
Together, we can help
Your donation helps keep our hotline open and our volunteers trained and supported.