Fundraising for The EPT

Why The EPT needs your support

We are the leading charity that focuses on ectopic pregnancy to provide such extensive general information and peer support for anyone that has experienced the condition

There is a crucial need for The EPT. When someone has a suspected ectopic pregnancy or is diagnosed with the condition, they and their partners have many questions and worries. We are here to provide those affected with somewhere to go, providing information and support. People gain comfort from being among others who had had a similar experience and many healthcare professionals signpost families to our services so that we can be there in the days, weeks, and even months ahead.

I chose this charity due to the kindness and support that I received after my surgery. They listened and encouraged me alongside my family and friends. They allowed me to express my thoughts and encouraged me to reach out and be open with my situation. Although devastating, the experience has proven to me that I have so much unending support and EPT have been an invaluable part of that.
- An EPT Fundraiser

How you can make a difference

Money raised by our fundraisers means that we provide our services free of charge to anyone who turns to us in their time of need. Without our fundraisers, we simply would not exist.

This website, our information leaflets, and our range of support routes would not be here supporting people in their darkest days. We receive no government or corporate funding. As a tiny, niche charity, we rely on our fundraisers to keep us going.

Continue reading below to find out about our fundraising campaigns or check out our fundraising inspiration.

We have created a wellness guide to help you through your fundraising journey. We also offer a complimentary vest or t shirt to those who sign up to fundraise for us.  You can hand out our fundraising leaflets to your supporters.  In addition, many of our fundraisers find using our branded items can be a great way to start conversations, raise awareness and generate interest in their fundraising. We have combined these popular items into a new fitness bundle! Please free to take a look at our online shop.

If you are interested in fundraising and require any reasonable adjustments to be made for our messages or calls with you, please let us know when you get in touch.

I would like to raise money to help this charity… I had never really heard of an ectopic pregnancy until it happened to me. I was and still am devastated. If I could receive some information about the charity and what fundraising I can do to support others and raise awareness it would be most appreciated.
- An EPT fundraiser

Other ways you can help us

Find a run or event near you

Sign up to a half or full marathon in locations across the UK, or even an overseas marathon!

Make a donation online

Buy from The EPT shop and help us to continue providing our crucial services.

The EPT1000 Challenge — Your Goal, Your Way - #EPT1000

The #EPT1000 Challenge will stretch and inspire you for a whole 12 months. It is low cost, you are in control and, by the end, you will have achieved something truly amazing.

The Challenge is either to run, walk, cycle or a mixture of all covering a distance of either 1000 miles or a 1000 km within 12 months. That’s…

83.3 (and a bit) km/miles per month, or

19.2 (and a bit!) km/miles per week, or

2.7 (and a bit!!) km/miles per day!

The EPT1000 Challenge

The EPT80 in 1 Challenge — 80 miles in one month for the 1 in 80 - #EPT80in1

Around 1 in 80 pregnancies are ectopic. To highlight this common and life-threatening condition, tackle 80 miles in one month with the #EPT80in1 Challenge. This is a virtual event, taking place annually over the month of August each year.  Registration for August 2023 is now CLOSED.

If you would like to do this challenge during a month that suits you outside of our August official event please email our fundraising co-ordinator Jill@ectopic.org.uk.

Run, walk, cycle or a mixture of all covering a distance of 80 miles over a month. That’s about 2.6 miles a day.

The EPT 80 in 1 Challenge

The 5k Tulip Trundle: special edition 25 years of The EPT

Our next EPT mini Virtual Challenge is our 5k Tulip Trundle: special edition 25 year  this Spring.

What: The EPT 5k Tulip Trundle Mini Challenge. We would love for you to join us virtually in our 5k virtual Tulip Trundle Challenge to raise awareness walking, running, jogging, or cycling. If you have mobility needs, you are welcome to use any aids that you require.

Where: You can take part in your preferred location, whether inside or out, on a treadmill, track, pavement, garden, or in the park. It is your choice and at your pace.

When: any time between 25th March – 1st April 2024.

With: The EPT team will be out and about covering their 5k distance.

Keep in touch: Please tag us your photos on Instagram, videos on TikTok using @ectopicpregnancy, or share your photos in the comments of one of the challenge related posts on Facebook. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #EPTMiniChallenge.

To enter: Visit the EPT’s online shop  and select Mini Challenge, paying the £10 entry fee. On checkout, please provide your email address and telephone number and we will soon contact you with further details.

Wear an EPT branded t-shirt along your chosen route to raise awareness or pick up a special EPT fitness box. These can be purchased from our online shop.

When you have completed your EPT 5k Tulip Trundle Mini Challenge, we will send you a limited edition silver commemorative medal to mark 25 years of The EPT.

Sign up here

Join our TCS London Marathon 2024 team

Every year we partner with CRunCH, the charity runners clearing house, who are able to offer Gold Bond places to those wishing to run in the prestigious London Marathon.  Please register your interest here for next year’s London Marathon in 2024 and email our Fundraising Co-ordinator for any further information: Jill@ectopic.org.uk.

If you do manage to get a ballot place and want to run for us, we would love to hear from you, and you can join our #TeamEPT24.

If you missed out on a London Marathon spot, there are other options here.


Join our Great North Run Team 2024

Our Great North Run team for 2024 is now full.  We do have other half marathons available, please email our fundraising Co- Ordinator jill@ectopic.org.uk

 

 

Great North Run 2024

Great Run Series

We are delighted to be able to offer places in the Great Run Series, please click on the link below for all the registration details.

Please note the Great North Run is not connected to these and places for the GNR should be applied for directly by emailing our Fundraising Co-Ordinator Jill, please see above.

The events we offer are:

Great Birmingham 10k and half marathon – 5th May 2024

Great Bristol 10k and half marathon – 19th May 2024

Great Manchester 10k and half marathon – 26th May 2024

Great North Swim, Windermere, The Lake District – 7th – 9th June

Great Run Series 2024

The Kiltwalk Series

The Kiltwalk is an inspiring series of walks that takes place across Scotland.  There are four Kiltwalk locations with dates across the year. Generously, monies raised are topped up by 50% by The Hunter Foundation which means participants are able to raise even more crucial funds for their chosen charity. This is a popular event and we are lucky to have had many fundraisers kindly sign up to various Kiltwalk events to support us.  Once signed up, we will send you a bespoke welcome pack and a complimentary vest or t-shirt.  Please note registration prices have been kept to their lowest ever for 2024…just £20.

Dates/Locations for 2024

Glasgow – 28th April – Registration open

Aberdeen – 2nd June – Registration open

Dundee – 11th August – Registration open

Edinburgh – 15th September – Registration open

Take a look at the Kiltwalk website

Inflatable obstacles - 5k, 10k, or 15k

Add extra excitement and fun to your 5k (or more!) by joining a run with an inflatable obstacle course! Locations include Derby, Exeter, Leeds, Bristol, Cheshire, and Edinburgh.

Register for your inflatable run

Celebrations and remembering on important dates

Facebook Birthday Fundraisers make donating on birthdays easy.

For any important dates that are special to you, you can donate instead of distributing favours and we have thoughtful thank you notes that can be added to table settings. You can set up a JustGiving online page and invite family, friends and colleagues to make a donation in lieu of gifts and leave a personal message.

How to create a Facebook fundraiser for The EPT

Hold an EPTea Party

Many people tell us how a cup of tea and piece of cake with a friend or family member can provide some much-needed comfort during their recovery.

Combine a cuppa with friends and raising awareness and funds with holding an #EPTea Party.

Hold an EPTea Party

More fundraising inspiration!

As well as The EPT’s fundraising activities, we are also able to offer flexibility – you can be creative and find or organise an activity that appeals to you. Set a personal goal with a focus; many consider and value participation in a fundraising activity as part of their personal recovery journey. 

Popular activities include local walks, runs, cycles, swims and even skydives. You can develop an activity that is meaningful to you in your area or see what other fundraisers have done for inspiration.

… And if you don’t have an idea as yet, don’t worry, just get in touch and we can help with tonnes of inspiration. 

Fundraising inspiration
I chose to fundraise for this charity due to the kindness and support that I received after my surgery in November. They listened, laughed and encouraged me alongside my family and friends, they allowed me to express my thoughts and encouraged me to reach out and be open with my situation. Although devastating, the experience has proven to me that I have so much unending support and The EPT have been an invaluable part of that
- Fundraiser for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

Sign me up!

Getting involved in any of our fundraising events is super easy and our Fundraising Coordinator, Jill, is on hand to help and support in any way she can.

Simply fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch soon with details, inspiration and support! We aim to respond within three days and, if you have not received a message from us in that time, please check your junk folder.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for our messages or calls with you, please let us know when you get in touch.

If there are any particular fundraising activities that interest you, please feel free to indicate below by selecting any/all that apply:

We are the leading charity that focuses on ectopic pregnancy to provide such extensive general information and peer support for anyone that has experienced the condition Funds raised will make a difference across all of our activities which aim to help improve care and support for anyone experiencing ectopic pregnancy. This includes our information and support, assisting with research, and sharing lived experiences to provide healthcare professionals with personal perspectives. We receive no government funding for our crucial work. We cannot do all that we do without your help.

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Help us support others by donating to The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

This last year, the EPT has seen a drop in donations. We understand the effort it takes to fundraise for us, and that not everyone can support us in that way. You can help us keep doing the important work we do via a simple online donation. Every penny you donate will make such a difference!

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