Skipping Challenge
100 Skips a day in October is a skipping challenge in aid of Dogs Trust Ireland!
Dog lovers who sign up will aim to complete 100 skips a day during the month.
Everyone who signs up will be sent a free Dogs Trust T-shirt. We ask for those taking part to set up a fundraising page online, through Facebook or Just Giving, to share with their friends and family to sponsor their challenge.
Everyone taking part can stay up to date with their fellow challengers' progress in the 100 skips a Day in October Challenge Facebook group.
Key details
| Date | October |
| Location | Skip wherever you are! |
| Distance | 100 skips a day |
| Age | All ages |
| Registration fee/sponsorship target | None. If you register but decide not to fundraise, we'd appreciate a donation to help cover the cost of the t-shirt. |
| Fundraising materials | You'll receive a sponsorship pack with a Dogs Trust t-shirt, printed sponsorship card, information booklet and daily tracker |
Register to take part
Please fill in the registration form to let us know you're taking part. Once complete, we'll send you your t-shirt and sponsorship pack.
Set up your online fundraiser
We ask for those taking part to set up a fundraising page online, through Facebook or Just Giving, so they can ask their friends and family to sponsor their challenge.
Fundraise through Facebook
- Complete the registration form to take part in the October Skipping Challenge
- When you click 'Submit and activate fundraiser', you'll automatically be taken to your fundraising page which you can edit.
- Share the fundraising page with friends and family who want to support your challenge.
Fundraise through JustGiving
- Visit the Dogs Trust Ireland JustGiving page
- Click 'Fundraise for us'
- Sign up or login and start fundraising.
Fundraise offline
If you'd prefer to fundraise offline, you can request a printed sponsorship card when you register.
You can donate funds you've raised offline in one of the following ways:
- Use our Jog for Dogs donation form online
- Add them to a Facebook or JustGiving fundraiser
- Phone in your donation and use your credit or debit card. Telephone: 01 879 1000 (option 3)
- Post us a bank draft, cheque or postal order to Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre, Ashbourne Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, D11 K003
- Lodge the funds directly to our bank account. See details below:
Reference: Jog & Your Name
Bank Name: AIB, Main Street, Finglas
Account Name: Dogs Trust Limited
Account Number: 271 202 65
Sort Code: 93-21-32
IBAN: IE90 AIBK 9321 3227 120265
BIC/SWIFT: AIBKIE2D
FAQs
Do I have to start and finish in October?
You can start early or finish late if you have other commitments or just need more time.
Can I do more than 100 skips a day?
Sure thing, if you think you can do more than 100, go for it! Just make sure to not push yourself too hard and end up …
When will I get my sponsorship pack and T-shirt?
Due to limited resources, we will be sending the packs weekly so it could take up to 10 days to be posted to you. …
What is in the sponsorship pack?
- A Dogs Trust T-shirt
- A printed sponsorship card
- An information booklet with tips, FAQ’s and a daily tracker!
Is there a skipping rope included in the pack?
We decided to give participants a T-shirt instead of a skipping rope based on the feedback we got from previous …
How do I get my raised funds to Dogs Trust?
If you have set up a Facebook or Just Giving fundraiser then you don’t need to do anything. Your donations will …
Can my friend take part in the challenge with me?
The more the waggier! We ask each adult challenger to sign up individually through our registration form.
Can children take part?
If children want to take part with adults, please email our fundraising team and we will include extra t-shirts and …
How will your sponsorship help?
Your valued donations go a long way for the dogs in our care. Taking part in events such as our skipping challenge raises vital funds which help stray and abandoned dogs across Ireland.
Since opening our Rehoming Centre in 2009, dog lovers like you have rescued and rehomed over 21,000 dogs. We rely on public support to fund our work and we are entirely reliant on the generosity of amazing people like you to continue our life-saving work.
Every single donation raised provides each dog that comes into our care with nutritious food, veterinary treatment, a microchip, vaccinations and most importantly, love and cuddles from our Canine Carers and a forever home.
