Red Cross Week & Bucket Shake 2022
How to support and celebrate The Red Cross during their biggest fundraising event of the year
Red Cross Week is celebrated between 6th and 13th of May. The week is timed to tie in with World Red Cross and Red Crescent day which is celebrated on the 8th May every year. It is the charity's biggest fundraising and awareness campaign of the year, and there are lots of ways to get involved.
Those who would like to support the charity can help raise awareness by downloading the Red Cross Kindness Calendar off their website, doing a small act of kindness every day and sharing on social media using the hashtag #PowerofKindness.
The Red Cross is a charity that works to help people in crisis all over the world. Support is offered in a diverse variety of ways, from emergency help and medical support in times of crisis such as war, terrorism or natural disaster to helping those dealing with loneliness and supporting victims of modern slavery and trafficking.
Londoners can use Red Cross Week to get involved in fundraising and help people in Crisis all over the world. There will be fundraising events, such as cake sales, open gardens and leisure events happening in your local community, as well as sponsored events for you to support or participate in, throughout this week. Red Cross Week is also an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the charitable work of the Red Cross throughout history.
Join a Tour of the British Red Cross Museum
The British Red Cross Museum showcases items relating to the organisation’s humanitarian and medical work from 1870 to the present day and to mark Red Cross Week they are putting on a tour with Curator Mehzebin Adam-Suter, who will talk you through all the fascinating items on display – from a WW1 first aid kit to a 1940s health education poster.
When: Thu, 12 May 2022. 10:00 – 10:30 BST
Location: British Red Cross Society Museum & Archives, 44 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AL
Booking links:
www.eventbrite.com/e/324130040677
www.medlondon.org/event/join-a-tour-of-the-british-red-cross-museum/
Visit The Museum Of Kindness Exhibition
A new museum display space has opened at the head office of the British Red Cross in London, significantly improving public access to our fascinating history and museum collection.
The exhibition showcases over 150 years of history with items in relation to eight key themes: Origins of the Red Cross Movement, Beginnings of the British Red Cross, First World War, Second World War, Refugees and displacement, Disaster response and preparedness, First aid training, and Health and social care.You can follow the journey of the British Red Cross through the stories of people who have shaped our history and those who are part of our story today. The historical and contemporary items, many on display for the first time, hold memories of humanity, kindness and resilience.
When: Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm.
Booking: contactus@redcross.org.uk
Entry to the museum exhibition is free, and donations are welcome
Profits from the sale of the book will go towards helping people in crisis.
www.redcross.org.uk/stories/our-movement/our-history/museum-of-kindness
Register for a 10k Street Party in Central London
You can raise funds to support the work of the Red Cross by taking part in this 10k London street party. There will be live bands and DJs motivating runners at every kilometer and cheering squads to celebrate with you over the finishing line. With entertainment and iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the London Eye and the River Thames enroute
As part of Team Red Cross, you will be supported through every part of your event preparation with an events team on hand to encourage you with your fundraising, answer any questions you have and thank you for all your hard work.
If you have got your own place you can still be a part of Team Red Cross.
Simply visit their website and select the event you are taking part in, they will then support you to raise as much as you can to help people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.
www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-and-events/tcs-london-marathon
Join Team Red Cross and run for Hackney this May.
Experience the electric atmosphere of the Hackney Half and raise money while you are getting fit. This carefully planned route showcases the best that East London has to offer: the historic Broadway Market and vibrant street art. With live bands and entertainment, this isn't just a race, it's a full-on festival.When you register to run the marathon on behalf of The Red Cross you will receive fundraising tips and advice to help you reach your sponsorship target, dedicated support, including training advice, a British Red Cross running vest and updates on the work of the British Red Cross in the UK and overseas.
Starting in the famous Queen Elizabethan park, you will race through the streets of Hackney passing Hackney Downs, the Hackney Empire, the British Red Cross Hackney refugee center, Victoria Park and the London Stadium.
When: Sun, 22 May 2022
Where: Hackney Marshes, London E9 5PY, UK
Booking links:
www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-and-events/hackney-half-marathon
Book To See An Ashley Fripp Piano Recital for British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
The British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal is helping provide support to those affected by the terrible war, ranging from food and water, clothing, shelter, The British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal is supporting those affected by the current war, with help ranging from food, water, clothing and shelter to humanitarian support and medical supplies.
Ashley Fripp has performed as solo recitalist, concerto soloists and chamber musician throughout Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and Australia in many of the world's most prestigious venues. Highlights include the Carnegie Hall (New York), Musikverein (Vienna), Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), the Philharmonie Halls of Cologne, Paris, Luxembourg and Warsaw, the Bozar (Brussels), and the Royal Festival, Barbican and Wigmore Halls (London).
When: Thu, 16 June 2022. 19:00 – 21:00 BST
Location: All Saints West Dulwich, Lovelace Road, London, SE21 8JY
Booking link:
Experience Charlton House
Get to know the story of Charlton House, which in 1918, was given to the Red Cross free use of the House for an Auxiliary Hospital. These guided and costumed tours are an opportunity to experience heritage in an interactive, family-friendly way, including activities and stories for all ages.This tour covers the House in World War I, including its time as the local Red Cross headquarters and as an auxiliary hospital for veterans. The tour lasts for approximately one hour, and is free for children aged 5 and under.
When: Sun, 22 May 2022, 12:00 BST
Where: Charlton House, Charlton Road, London. SE7 8RE
Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/304639764737
Become a Bucket Shaker Volunteer In Your Local Community
There has never been a more important time for the British Red Cross. Prior to the Ukraine Crisis, over 80 million people were displaced across the world. Now a further 10 million people have joined that devastating number, making the work that we do even more vital.
So, if you have a bucket load of enthusiasm, a few hours to spare and a desire to raise money for people in crisis this is a great way to show it. Just a couple of hours shaking a bucket will help raise money to enable the Red Cross to provide the support necessary to those in crisis in the UK and across the world – whether that is food, clothing, first aid, cash, healthcare, or emotional support.
www.volunteer.redcross.org.uk/opportunities/22596-fundraising-bucket-shaker-volunteer-2021-11-09
Whether you're bucket shaking or being sponsored this Red Cross Week, here are some more ways to raise money in your local community, during Red Cross Appeal Week:
Get active - run a marathon or half marathon, cycle, abseil or climb a mountain!
Host a tea party or bake sale
Pack shopping bags at your local supermarket
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