The Butterfly Skin Charity

DEBRA Ireland is asking supporters to commit to doing 2,000 push ups over the 30 days in November. Each participant will commit to fundraising for us during this period to raise vital funds to support families living with EB (epidermolysis bullosa). DEBRA Ireland receive no guaranteed state funding and rely heavily on fundraising to support families.

2,000 Push Ups in November takes place from 1st November- 30th November 2021.

Firstly, join the Facebook Group we set up for this challenge. Click ‘Join Group’. Once you’re in, you can get your T-shirt, get tips, be inspired by others in the group also taking part and find out anything you want to know about the challenge!

By joining the Facebook group, you are joining a group of like minded, enthusiastic people who want to take on the challenge but also raise vital awareness and funds for DEBRA Ireland. The group will support and encourage you to complete the challenge as well as answer any questions you may have. They are there for you!

Join the Facebook Group here: www.facebook.com/groups/2000pushupsinnovember

There is no entry fee for this challenge. We do however ask you to fundraise as part of your challenge. Facebook Fundraisers are the easiest way to raise money. You can set one up in a few seconds here. And then it’s really easy to share the page with your Facebook friends.

Facebook Fundraisers are the easiest way to raise money. You can set one up in a few seconds here. And then it’s really easy to share the page with your Facebook friends.

As well as hosting a traditional fundraiser, you can now hold a fundraiser on Facebook.  It’s simple to set up and very easy for friends and family to donate to it without having to leave Facebook.

Set up your Facebook fundraiser here: https://www.facebook.com/fund/DEBRA.Ireland/

It’s so simple! Visit https://www.facebook.com/fund/DEBRA.Ireland/ and follow the instructions to set up a page. Make sure you’ve selected DEBRA Ireland as your charity!

Setting up a Facebook Fundraiser is the best and simplest way to get donations and share updates with your friends and family. All funds raised on Facebook get sent directly to DEBRA Ireland so less work for you! If you prefer, we can send you a sponsorship card. Just get in touch!

Here’s how to do that:

1. Go to your fundraising page here
2. Click “Edit” under the main image and headline
3. Edit the target, name, picture
4. Then click Save in the top right

Yes, if you would like. Facebook lodges the money directly with us and doesn’t charge you or us any fees but if you would like to set up a fundraising page on another online platform we recommend Just Giving. Just be sure and register with us to get a fundraising pack.

https://www.justgiving.com/debra-ireland

Due to Covid-19, for the safety and wellbeing of you and those you may come into contact with, we are not including sponsorship cards in our packs, as these would be very hard to use while keeping safe social distancing.  However, if you would like a sponsorship card, please do get in touch.

When you fundraise on Facebook, their money comes directly to DEBRA Ireland. You don’t have to worry about this. It happens automatically.

If you have set up a Facebook fundraiser then you don’t need to do anything. Your donations will automatically be sent to DEBRA Ireland.

If you have raised money via a sponsorship card then you can:

1. Donate raised funds online via our website https://debraireland.org/fundraising/donate/

2. Lodge the funds directly to our bank account. See details below:

Reference: 2,000 Push Ups in November and your name.

Credit transfer – AIB
sort code: 93-10-98
a/c: 03800009
IBAN: IE17AIBK93109803800009
BIC: AIBKIE2DXXX

3. Post a cheque, postal order or bank draft to: DEBRA Ireland, Butterfly Cottage, 8 Clanwilliam Terrace, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2.  Please include your details so we can thank you!

Don’t worry! Every donation you raise will make a difference. If you are fundraising using a Facebook fundraising page, please see our ‘tips for hosting a successful facebook fundraiser’ for information. You will also get great tips in the Fundraising group so be sure to join!

www.facebook.com/groups/2000pushupsinnovember

That is no problem at all. Please get them to fill out the registration form here: https://givp.nl/erf/8GdyZU7D

We will send them a fundraising pack and T-Shirt and they can set up an online fundraiser on Just Giving:

https://www.justgiving.com/debra-ireland

Unfortunately we can’t issue refunds, Facebook must do this. People can request a refund themselves from Facebook by following the below steps:

Send them this link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/162031714239823

1. Select – I donated to a fundraiser on Facebook
2. Select – I want a refund for my donation(s)
3. Select – I made a donation by accident. Find their donation in the dropdown and request the refund.

Once you register for the challenge, we will send out a t-shirt with your fundraising pack along with more information about the challenge and how to get started.

Once you register, you will get a printed push ups tracker in your registration pack. Stick this somewhere you can see it and log your daily push ups. You can also use a tracker on your smart phone such as: Push Ups Logger, Push Up Tracker or Push Ups Counter.

Absolutely! The Facebook group will be active for the month of November so if you start a bit late or early you can still contribute and get the support and encouragement you need to complete the challenge.

No, the great thing about this challenge is that you can spread the 2,000 push ups throughout the month of November! If you need longer, that’s no problem, do it at a pace that suits you.

This is Your challenge Your way so you choose what type of push up you’d like to do. You can do them on your knees, against a wall/chair, one handed – it’s completely up to you and what you’re capable of. Once you complete 2,000 push ups that’s all that matters!

We will aim to get all fundraising packs out within 2-3 working days of receipt of your registration form but we have no control over the post, so we ask you to please allow up to 5 working days to receive it. If you haven’t received it by then, please contact us and we’ll follow it up for you.

– A T-Shirt

– An EB Information Leaflet

– A free Push Ups Tracker

The more the merrier! Please get them to each fill out the registration form to request extra t-shirts here

We have no minimum or maximum amount that we would like our participants to raise. From our point of view, no matter how much money you raise it will go towards making a real difference to those living with EB.

There are people of all levels of fitness doing this challenge. The important thing is that you’re doing something that challenges you. This will vary from person to person, so tailor the challenge however you like. It should be tough, but doable. You should feel satisfied when you finish it! And we appreciate every single push up you do to help DEBRA Ireland.

We fully understand you may not be able to complete your challenge for whatever reason. Please be assured every push up you do helps. You can just lodge whatever sponsorship you have raised with us at the end of the month or if you still want to complete the challenge, you can do this in the following weeks.

No problem feel free to post any questions in the Facebook Group as someone may be able to help. If you would like to contact us directly, please email [email protected]