We know that every second person with asthma experiences symptoms of uncontrolled asthma. It can profoundly affect their health and quality of life. If left untreated, it can also be fatal.
Every five days, someone in Ireland dies from asthma.
Although we do receive some state funding, most of our funds come from people just like you who want to make a difference. Get active for asthma this year and help us fund our life-changing services for the approximately 450,000 people with asthma in Ireland, and fuel our fight for clean air, better care, and affordable asthma medications.
Whether it is a walk, a hike, a football match, or a marathon, get active for a cause and help Ireland breathe easier.
Affiliated events
Below is a list of events with which the Asthma Society is a registered partner. Click on the links to find out more about how to register and support us.
Fundraising at other events
If you are not interested in any of the affiliated events listed above, you can still fundraise for the Asthma Society of Ireland by following the steps below. A list of major events (divided by sport/activity) is listed below, to help you get started.
How it works
- Register for an event (you can find a useful list of events and links below)
- Contact us at fundraising@asthmasociety.ie to let us know which event you’ve registered for and when it will take place
- We’ll set up a fundraising page for you on our fundraising platform, Raisely, and send you the details
- You’ll then be able to log on to Raisely, update your profile and other details, and start sharing this link with your friends and family
- We’ll send you a free Asthma Society of Ireland t-shirt and be on hand to provide advice and support all along your fundraising journey
- Start preparing for your event, get your fundraising page out there, and start having some fun! Don’t forget to tag us on social media and share your progress with us!
Events & activities
Running
For more events, including many 5k and 10k runs around the country, check out the runningcalendar.ie website.
Cycling
For events of various lengths around the country, check out the Cycling Ireland website.
Swimming
Swim Ireland have an exciting Open Water Series of events throughout the country, which you can find more details about on their website here.
Hiking/walking
Check out Mountaineering Ireland’s series of challenge walks and festivals here.
Football/rugby
Interested in organising a game of 5-a-side or tag rugby in aid of the Asthma Society? You can set up your own fundraising page with us and/or ask each player to donate. If you have questions or would like support in doing this, please contact fundraising@asthmasociety.ie.
Skydiving
Looking for a rush while raising money for an important cause? We’ve teamed up with the team at the Irish Parachute Club, based in Edenderry, Co. Offaly, who offer a €40 discount for those wanting to do a skydive with them in aid of the Asthma Society of Ireland.
To avail of this discount, simply follow the steps below:
- Reach out to us at fundraising@asthmasociety.ie to let us know you’d like to do a fundraising skydive
- We’ll contact the Irish Parachute Club and set you up with the discount. We’ll also set up a fundraising page for you on our fundraising platform, Raisely, and send you the details
- Call the Club at Irish Parachute Club on 046 973 0103 to book your skydive, mentioning that you are doing so to fundraising for the Asthma Society of Ireland
- Once booked, we’ll send you a free Asthma Society of Ireland t-shirt and be on hand to provide advice and support all along your fundraising journey. You’ll then be able to log on to Raisely, update your profile and other details, and start sharing this link with your friends and family.
- Start preparing for your skydive, get your fundraising page out there, and start having some fun! Don’t forget to tag us on social media and share your progress with us!
If you have any questions about the skydive itself, what to bring or how to prepare, please visit the Irish Parachute Club website.
Charity Challenges with Adventure.ie
Get involved with unique charity challenge events through Adventure.ie and participate in exciting activities like:
- Abseils
- 24-hour survival challenges
- Jailbreak team events
- Team treks
What to do:
- Visit Adventure.ie Charity Challenges
- Choose a challenge/event you are interested in – minimum team size will vary per activity.
- Reach out to us at fundraising@asthmasociety.ie with the activity you are interested in, and we will follow up with Adventure.ie for the next steps.
- Once the challenge/event has been organised, we will equip you with t-shirts and all the tools you need to kickstart your fundraising.
Each event and/or challenge will have different training, guidelines, and preparation processes. Adventure.ie will provide guidance and support leading to and during each event.
