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Celebrate Your Anniversary with Concern
Make your milestone count
Your anniversary is a special opportunity to celebrate your journey together. This year, make it even more meaningful by turning your celebration into a force for change.
Instead of receiving traditional gifts, invite your friends and family to support Concern Worldwide. By dedicating your anniversary to a greater cause, you can help provide essential support—like food, clean water, healthcare, and education—to communities living in extreme poverty. Let your love story be an inspiration that brings hope and brighter futures to those who need it most.
Anniversary fundraising ideas
Here are some meaningful ways to mark your milestone while supporting Concern’s vital work:
Donation Instead of Gifts: Skip the traditional anniversary gifts and invite your loved ones to donate to Concern in honour of your special day. Every donation helps provide life-saving resources like food, water, and education to communities in need.
Host an Anniversary Celebration for a Cause: Plan a memorable event that gives back. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a family gathering, or a party with friends, ask guests to contribute to Concern instead of bringing gifts. Your celebration will not only honour your relationship, but also make a lasting impact.
Take on a Couple’s Challenge: Embark on a meaningful challenge as a couple to inspire donations. Whether it’s completing a hike, running a race, or achieving a shared goal, your efforts will motivate others to support your fundraiser and celebrate your commitment to making a difference.
Host a Virtual Celebration: Bring everyone together online for a virtual anniversary event. Share your journey, reflect on your years together, and encourage attendees to donate as their way of celebrating with you.
How it works
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Choose your fundraising style
Create an anniversary fundraiser that reflects your unique style. You can choose from the ideas above—whether it’s setting up a donation page, requesting contributions instead of gifts, or planning a special event. Whatever you choose, your celebration can make a meaningful difference for those in need.
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Spread the word
Share your anniversary fundraiser with those closest to you! Use social media, send messages, and talk about why supporting Concern is important to you. The more people you involve, the greater the impact you'll have on the lives of those in need.
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Celebrate and make a difference
Enjoy your special day knowing that your love is making a real difference. Every donation, no matter the size, contributes directly to Concern’s mission to end extreme poverty and deliver life-changing aid. By choosing to support others on your special day, you’re spreading hope and compassion to those who need it most.
We're here to help
Contact us We’re here with advice and guidance on all your fundraising activities. We can also provide you with fundraising materials you might need.
Call us on 01 417 7777 or email: info.challenge@concern.net