World Smile Day

3 October

World Smile Day encourages people to spread kindness and make others smile.

This year, we want you to bring smiles throughout not only the day but throughout the year.

We have some amazing fundraising ideas which you can take part in which would help spread some smiles and raise some much needed funds for Once Upon a Smile.

Spread some love!

• Spread some love to others online, write a post on your social media and tag someone who you want to celebrate, donate to Once Upon a Smile and encourage the person nominated to also take part. -Creating a wave of positivity online. -We have text to donate option or JustGiving link available.* Don’t forget to tag us in your post and/or use the #SmileOUAS

-use this message in your social media also:

Today, I want to take a moment to celebrate [@person’s name]! You inspire me with your kindness and positivity every day. 💛 In your honour, I’ve donated to Once Upon a Smile, an incredible charity that supports children and families dealing with bereavement. Their work makes such a difference, and I encourage you to join me in spreading kindness by donating too! 💫

Let’s create a wave of positivity online! Who else will take part? 💪 #CelebrateKindness #SmileOUAS

(INSERT JustGiving link here)

Other ideas:

• The classics always work! Ask everyone to donate a set amount to dress down for the day (or try dress up day too!). A great idea for work or school.
• Our SMILE MILE of course! Designed originally as a school one-off activity it’s actually evolved into a wider event and is fun for all ages. Even workplaces now get involved and take part as it is a great lunchtime activity.
  Challenge yourself to do a mile a day, could be running, hopping, walking, cycling, swimming. Or it could be a one-off event for on the day-the magic is it is totally up to you!
• Wear orange! Turns out Sidley our bear loves anything orange. Host an orange party, serving orange drinks and treats!

Want some more inspiration? Check out our A-Z Guide of Fundraising Activities.

We are also happy to work with you on an idea to suit your setting or workplace. Please reach out and get in touch.

Text Donate:

Text OUAS to 70085 to donate £3.

Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you’ll be opting into hearing more from us. If you would like to donate but don’t wish to hear more from us, please text OUASNOINFO instead.