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September 19, 2018

Doing a sponsored activity and 'Just Asking' are the favourite ways to drive donations. Lets dig into each segment below. Cycling - Give up something Grow a beard / moustache - Shave your hair Lose weight Running or marathons. Swimming Trekking Triathlon - Walking Silence Skydive Bungec jump Eating Other Running / marathons are by far the most popular way to get sponsored by friends and family. This was most relevant to charity fundraisers.

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