Covid-19 was quite the roller-coaster. Families, businesses, schools – everyone was impacted in one way or another. And I don’t mind telling you that charities were hit really hard. Each and every charity had to face the reality that the events they’d always relied on for income, couldn’t happen.
Here at Simon on the Streets, events are a key part of our fundraising strategy. Even before I became part of Team Simon, I knew they’d always had a fantastic line up. I’m passionate about what I do, always have been, and to see it all cancelled was heartbreaking, there’s no other way to describe it.
I’ve decided to write this week’s blog to let you know about a few of the things I’m hopeful we can make happen this year. Of course, there are no guarantees. That’s a lesson we’ve all learned. But I’m all about staying positive. So for now, get yourself a cuppa and grab your diary, because there are a few things here that just might make you want to get involved.
Simon’s Starlight Trek
It’s one thing walking, it’s another thing to trek to the summit of Mount Snowdon in starlight. But on Saturday 3 September 2022, that’s exactly what we’ll be doing.
If you decide to come along, you’ll have the help and support of experienced mountain guides from the amazing Kuta Outdoors, as well as training walks, top tips and advice and membership of a Facebook group dedicated to the event.
Whether you take part on your own, or as part of a team, it’s going to be an amazing experience. What are you waiting for? Learn more and sign up here.
Simon on the Tee
Grab your clubs and your teammates and get yourselves involved with Simon on the Tee. Always a popular event, it’s perfect for any business looking to get the team together and give something back.
The competition is fierce, but it’s a lot of fun. Event dates will be released very soon so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, start picking your team, competition never felt as good.
Simon’s Big Sleep-Out
An absolute staple of our calendar each and every year, the Sleep-Out sees our amazing supporters spend a night sleeping outside to learn more about the realities of homelessness. Covid-19 has meant that our Sleep-Out plans have been scuppered the last couple of years, but that didn’t stop the team thinking outside the box – you can read more about that here.
This year, the wheels are in motion for this event to be bigger and better than ever. Watch this space, and get in touch if you’d like to learn more.
Thank you
Aside from the chaos and the problems that came with Covid-19, we saw some amazing generosity. And I’d like to say thank you. Thank you to each and every one of you who, despite the financial instability of the last couple of years, still made giving to those in need a priority. Here at team Simon, we’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of individual giving, and it’s hard to put into words the difference you’ve made. But make a difference you have.
Well that’s it from me (for now). Remember that we’re always looking for sponsors to support our events and if you’re interested, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me or another member of the team. We’d all very much like to welcome you to Team Simon.
Leah, Fundraising Manager