www.throughtheroof.org

Challenge YourselfBuddy Up, in Aid of Through the Roof

Registered Charity No: 1087788

IMPORTANT NOTE▪ Only disabled people can fully understand what it’s like to be disabled. The aim of this activity

is firstly to be a fundraiser, but we hope it might also help raise awareness of just some of theeveryday challenges many disabled people face.

▪ This is a physical activity. Please be sure to bear in mind your own safety, and the safety ofothers. If in doubt, please contact us before going ahead.

WHAT? (THE BASIC IDEA)▪ Spend a day being ‘disabled’ by not being able to use your arm as you normally would.

CASH IN (THE FUNDRAISING BIT)▪ Be sponsored per hour spent without the ‘normal’ use of your arm.▪ Have a paper sponsor form and a JustGiving page – promote both to everyone you know.

HOW?▪ Put your arm into a sling (ie permanently bent), or tie a stick to your arm (so it’s permanently straight).▪ You will need a ‘buddy’ for the day – somebody that can help you out, keep you safe, and make sure you don’t cheat!▪ Do whatever you normally do (and note how it feels when you need help from someone else).▪ Collect the sponsor money!

WANT TO GO BIGGER?▪ Have a group of people doing this all at the same time. Make up a list of fun challenges for people to complete.▪ Increase the length of time – Can you do a 24 hour challenge? More than 24 hours?!▪ Raise more awareness by taking photos of anything interesting, funny or challenging and then tell people about

your experiences (blog, Facebook, JustGiving updates, articles for church or website).▪ Try and get a local paper interested in taking some photos and promoting what you’re doing.

WANT TO GO DIFFERENT?▪ Borrow a wheelchair – no cheating by getting out and walking!▪ Borrow crutches or a walking stick and keep one foot off the ground▪ Wear eye shades and have your buddy guide you around▪ Wear noise cancelling headphones

REMINDER – Please don’t try this without a buddy to keep you safe.