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Our supporters go the extra mile to support our work. From parachute jumps to marathons, and selling crafts to camp outs, they’ve done it all.

On this page discover some of the stories of our wonderful supporters. And if you’re interested in raising money for ShelterBox, visit our fundraising page.

Our supporter stories

Group posing before running the Lake Garda marathon to fundraise for ShelterBox

5 Inspiring fundraising stories we love

From physical challenges to camping in the freezing cold, here are some of our favourite fundraising stories.

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Woman holding hand painted art created as fundraising for ShelterBox

5 fundraisers that inspired us during coronavirus

In this blog from 2020, read inspiring stories from people who had been fundraising for us during lockdown

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Jenn’s litter pick challenge for people left without shelter after disaster

Newquay woman embraces a litter picking challenge for ShelterBox's Tent for Lent Appeal

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Wendy Perry pictured with brightly coloured hellebores.

Blooming good cause: Annual Hellebore Day in aid of ShelterBox

Hellebore Day is happening this month at Truro’s Bosvigo House, in aid of ShelterBox.

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Young fundraisers take on cycling challenge for ShelterBox

Cycling siblings make a difference: Muddy miles in aid of ShelterBox

Young fundraisers from East Lothian have taken on a 27-mile cycling challenge to raise money for ShelterBox.

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Delia Kennedy is walking 100 miles to fundraise for ShelterBox

Delia’s 100 mile walk for ShelterBox

A keen fundraiser from Devon is walking 100 miles in August to raise money for ShelterBox

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Jersey man running 215 miles across Scotland for ShelterBox

Restaurateur inspired to fundraise after people left homeless by Türkiye and Syria earthquakes

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Group of people in a woodland wearing ShelterBox tshirts

Kiltwalk

Learn about the Kiltwalk taking place in Scotland in 2024, and how you can take part to raise funds for ShelterBox!

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Octogenarian jumping from 15,000 feet to raise money for ShelterBox with birthday fundraiser

David Earl is celebrating his 80th birthday by jumping out of an aeroplane to raise money for ShelterBox

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Retired Vicar’s 425-mile charity walk across England and Wales for ShelterBox

David Foster is hoping to raise £12,000 during five week challenge

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Rotarian’s three-day charity voyage along the River Avon

Paul Weatherill’s three-day charity voyage along the River Avon will raise money for ShelterBox

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ShelterBoots: Dedicated Dave raises £11,500 for ShelterBox

Dave Foster walks more than 400 miles across England and Wales to raise money for ShelterBox.

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Thurso resident Derek Sinclair in his ShelterBox running jersey.

Triple the impact: A marathon trilogy for ShelterBox

Derek Sinclair embarks on epic running challenge to raise funds for ShelterBox.

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Press release: Boy responds to Ukraine crisis with Shelter Snails

A schoolboy from Hampshire has come up with a creative way to help fundraise for ShelterBox after hearing about the crisis in Ukraine.

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Women wearing ShelterBox t shirt next to table with items on it

Press release: Cornish model’s charity raffle helping people who’ve lost their homes

Lydia Cooke is hosting an online raffle to raise crucial funds for the disaster relief charity

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Woman with blonde hair holding a chocolate bar

Press release: Countryfile presenter giving up chocolate for Tent for Lent

Countryfile presenter shares how Tent for Lent fundraiser helps shelter families who’ve had to flee their homes.

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Man sitting outside in the snow next to a tent with his dog

Press release: Devon man giving up his bed in aid of Tent for Lent appeal

John Cleverley will be bracing the winter weather and sleeping in a tent for one night every week of Lent with his dog Lula

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Press release: Father-son duo prepare for cycling fundraiser across Cuba

Joe and Jed will cycle over 350km in 5 days, in 30-degree heat and sweltering humidity

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Man holding baby on his shoulders next to a beach

Press release: Man’s ultra-marathon for disaster relief charity ShelterBox

Father-of-one inspired by devastating earthquakes will run 37 miles in one day

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Man and woman wearing ShelterBox tshirts

Press release: Ryan bakes up a success for ShelterBox

Ryan has raised more than £50,000 for different charities through Ryan’s Cookie Box.

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Press release: Schoolboy’s 75-mile cycle for ShelterBox 

Arthur Bix completed the three-day fundraising challenge with his Dad.

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Boy sat next to table covered in cake for a bake sale

Press release: Schoolboy’s bake sale to help families affected by Ukraine crisis

An eight-year-old schoolboy had been baking and selling cakes to help raise money for ShelterBox.

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Teenage girl wearing a ShelterBox t-shirt

Press release: Teenager’s paddleboarding challenge for ShelterBox

Teenager prepares to paddleboard the River Thames to raise funds for ShelterBox

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Press release: The cherry on top of Ella’s charity bake sale – a little help from her friends

Schoolgirl enlists the help of her friends to fundraise for ShelterBox

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Press release: Zipwire Granny invites ShelterBox supporters to put on the pounds

Granny Bin; AKA 87-year-old Alison Midwood – sparked a media storm with her intrepid flight on the UK’s longest and fastest zipwire

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