This winter, why not kick start your new year's resolution by taking part in the Big Hug Winter Challenge - a fun way of turning a new leaf, competing against friends or learning something new whilst raising money to help Cruse support grieving children when they need it most.
For kids who have lost a loved one, life is a daily challenge. Whether it's having to learn how to cook for their surviving parent, walking to school without their best friend by their side or just simply finding their place in a stark new world, bereaved children have to undergo daily experiences that can negatively affect both their physical and mental health.
This winter, Cruse is raising money to care for grieving young people who need support by challenging you to give up a luxury, learn a new skill or achieve the goal that you've always put off. If you are in a position to undertake such a challenge, the sponsorship money you raise will ensure that we can give bereaved children the chance of a happier, healthier future.
We want people all of ages to challenge themselves to achieve something they find difficult - even if everyone else thinks it's easy! There are thousands of things that people of all ages can be sponsored to do, but if you're stuck for ideas why not try:
Learning a new skill:
- try learning to bake - your friends might sponsor you if they can taste the fruits of your labour!
- take up dancing
- learn to swim
Going without:
- Chocolate
- The bus - a great way to keep fit, too!
Achieving a goal:
- Run a 10k - get your friends to join and make it a race!
- Learn to tango
- Write a short story
If you'd like to participate, download our sponsorship form and challenge poster, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us for further details. We'd love to hear about what challenges you're doing so please do get in touch!
Most statistics show that less than half of people who make new year's resolutions are still sticking to them after 6 months, but knowing that you're helping to change the lives of thousands of bereaved children might just make you go that extra mile.
