Make a Wig Difference
See below for materials and tips for making the most of your Wig Wednesday! Remember to have fun while you fundraise to support Kiwi kids with cancer.
General Resources
- Wig Wednesday Flyer – get the word out there
- Business Wig Wed Guild – your quick guide to getting wiggy with us
- Business Fundraising Ideas – really want to get wiggy with it? check out our fundraising ideas
- Suggested Newsletter Copy – include updates in your internal communications
- Wig Templates– don’t have a wig or can’t find what your looking for? Get creative decorating these D.I.Y. wigs.
- Wig Wednesday Quiz & Quiz Answers – hold a wig quiz and test your wig knowledge
Social Assets
- Wig Wednesday Social Media Image – Share your Wig Wednesday plans on Social Media channels.
- We’re wearing our Wigs Facebook cover – Show your support for Wig Wednesday on your Facebook page.
- Wig Wednesday Email Banner – Add our 600 x 280 72 dpi banner image to your email signature.
Posters – Get excited and let everyone know you’re participating by displaying these around the office.
- ‘Wigs On’ A3 Poster
- ‘Wigs On’ A4 Poster
- ‘We’re Wearing Wigs A3 Poster
- ‘We’re Wearing Wigs A4 Poster
- ‘What We’re Doing A3 Poster
- ‘What We’re Doing A4 Poster – Fill in the blank space to let everyone know what activities you’ve got planned for the big day
Big Wig Challenge
Get everyone on board the Big Wig Challenge. Set a fundraising target and nominate a ‘Big Wig’ (want to see the boss in a wig? Make it happen!) – when you hit that magic number they have to wear a wig of your choice, or lop off their locks!
Reward Certificates
Payment Details – After Wig Wednesday, don’t forget to send us your generous donations. Payment information is included in your pack and you can choose to deposit your donation either online or at the bank.
- Banking Form – Business – follow the instructions on our banking information form to complete your donation.
- Donate Online – Make a SINGLE payment online to Child Cancer Foundation. Please use your business name as a reference.
Step 1 – Get excited
- Take a look at our fundraising idea sheet for inspiration on what to do on the day
- Make a plan on how your business will fundraise
- Set a fundraising target
Step 2 – Spread the word
- Display your posters around the office (Fill in the blank space on the ‘What We’re Doing’ poster to let everyone know what activities you’ve got planned for the big day)
- Include an update on Wig Wednesday in your internal company communication (see ‘Suggested Newsletter Copy’ above for inspiration)
- Check out the materials section above for additional resources
Step 3 – Friday (14 June) before Wig Wednesday
- Remind everyone what you have planned for Wig Wednesday and to get their wig ready (purchased, borrowed or handmade)
Wednesday 19 June – It’s Wig Wednesday
Get wiggy with it & collect donations for Child Cancer Foundation!
- Have fun wearing your wig with pride on the way to work, for a meeting or the whole day
- Hold wig awards for categories such as best wig, most creative wig, best handmade wig etc (certificates available online for winners)
- Enjoy the day and capture all the wig wearing moments – include hastags #wigwednesday and tag @childcancerfoundation on any photos you upload
Fundraising Online – All donations raised via these links will go directly to Child Cancer Foundation.
- Set up your own fundraising page
- Step 1 – Create your fundraising page here childcancerfundraising.org.nz/event/fundraiseatwork
- Step 2 – Share your fundraising page with colleagues, friends & family to spread the word and collect donations
- Take the Big Wig challenge
- Step 1 – Create your fundraising page here: childcancerfundraising.org.nz/event/BigWig2019
- Step 2 – Share your fundraising page with colleagues, friends & family to spread the word and collect donations
Make a Wig Difference!
- Say a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated and let everyone know how much was raised
- Send your donations to Child Cancer Foundation (see banking information provided)