Let’s all do our bit

Your article ‘Sponsor me!’ (September) was thought-provoking. Hosting a fundraising event is a great way to raise money and awareness, and attract sponsors for an organisation. It’s more efficient than cold-calling or emailing donors and adds a personal touch.

Lockdown may have reduced people’s ideas for sponsorship but, as the nation gets back to normal, events will increase – and this is a good thing.

As a family, we’ve done a lot, including skydiving, bungee jumping, walking a mountain every day for a month and the Three Peaks Challenge. We also went to Kenya and South Africa five years running to build houses for the homeless. The charities that have benefited have been close to our hearts.

I never miss a chance to donate to others, even if it is only a couple of pounds. Donating money to charity helps people, makes the world fairer and makes you happier.

Thanks for the brilliant article. I am sure it will inspire many readers to undertake a sponsored event.

Kym Yetton