5,000 Squats in November | MND Association

Push your limits to fight MND

Our 5000 squats in November challenge is back for 2024! Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, this challenge is designed to motivate you to stay active, and achieve a major fitness goal. The money raised will help to support the 5000 people living with MND in the UK, helping us to ensure they receive the care and support they need in the face of such a devastating diagnosis.

Join the Facebook group to connect with others, sign up for your free #TeamMND tshirt and share your progress!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register using Facebook?

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To join the challenge with Facebook and create your own fundraiser, join our 5000 squats in November Facebook Group.

Why has as a Facebook fundraiser automatically being created and posted to my page?

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When you create a Facebook fundraising page it is automatically shared on your Facebook profile. If you would like to remove the post, click on the three dots to the top right of the post and select ‘Hide from profile’.

I don't want to use a Facebook fundraiser, can i delete it?

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If you no longer want a Facebook fundraiser, visit www.facebook.com/fundraisers/manage to find your fundraising page. Click on the three dots and select ‘End fundraiser’

Do I have to pay?

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The challenge is free to take part in. We hope people will take part and raise money to support families affected by MND.

When is the registration deadline?

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We recommend participants register before 7 November, tshirts are only available while stocks last

Do Facebook charge a fee?

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Meta will no longer absorb the cost of the third-party payment processing fees for donations made on its platforms. There will be a change in the donation flow to give the donor the option to cover the processing fee. For donations in the UK, the payment processing fee structure is 1.4% + GBP 0.30.

Some of my friends don't have Facebook. Can they donate?

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Of course! Although they can’t don’t to your Facebook fundraiser, we set up your own personal fundraiser which anyone can donate to. This also shows the money you have raised on Facebook. You can find your personal fundraiser here https://socialsync.app/f/el-no6w1mre69d9n/fm-43r7jzd9637n

Can I use JustGiving or a sponsor form instead of a Facebook fundraising page?

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Sure! If you don't have Facebook or you'd prefer to use another platform or good old fashioned sponsor forms, that's absolutely fine. You can claim your free tshirt and set up a JustGiving page

Can the money I raise go towards a Tribute Fund or Fightback Fund?

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Yes, if you'd like the money you raise to be recorded in a loved ones tribute or fightback fund that's not a problem. Email fundraising@mndassociation.org with your details, the name of the Fund and a link to your fundraising page and the team will organise that for you.

Some of my friends are saying they can't donate to my Facebook page?

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Like everything, Facebook sometimes has some glitches. If anyone is struggling to donate, ask them to try using a different device (e.g. another phone, laptop, tablet or desktop).

Alternatively encourage them to donate to your personal fundraising page instead. If you are registered for the challenge you can find this here https://socialsync.app/s/R9LkRzVNeDM/el-no6w1mre69d9n

I haven't received my t-shirt yet.

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We'll aim to send all t-shirts within 10 days of registration. Please be patient with us as we're a small team. If you haven't received yours within 14 days please email fundraising@mndassociation.org.

How much money do I have to raise?

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There is no minimum sponsorship target to take part in the challenge. Every penny counts. The more money you can raise, the more support we can provide for people living with MND today. Find out more about how the money you raise makes a difference.

How could I get more people to donate to my challenge?

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We'll be sharing lots of tips and advice in the Facebook Group, so join if you haven't already. There are also resources available on our Fundraising Zone to help you raise more awareness and sponsorship for your challenge. Our biggest top tip is to keep friends and family updated with your challenge progress by regularly updating your fundraising page.

Where does my sponsorship money go?

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All of the money donated on your Facebook fundraiser will come straight to the MND Association which means you don't have to worry about transferring any money or handling any cash. Once we receive the funds we turn it into care and support for families affected by MND and fund vital research to better understand MND, develop treatments and one day find a cure.

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