Fundraising with the Sunflowers Children's Action Group

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Fundraising

Supporter Events

Why these events matter.

Our fundraising events do more than bring in vital funds, they create community, connection, and hope.

Organised by our amazing supporters for our Sunflowers families, each event helps ensure children with complex needs can access the inclusive activities and events they deserve. From fun runs to coffee mornings, every effort makes a difference.

The money raised funds carefully planned sessions where children can feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves, often for the first time. For many families, these are the only events they can truly enjoy together.

You can help make this possible. Support an event near you, join in, spread the word, or even host your own!

Every raffle ticket sold, every cake baked, every pound raised opens the door to joy, confidence, and belonging for families who need it most.

Together, we can brighten lives, one event at a time.

On this page, you will find three types of events:

  • ‘In aid of’ events - those which are organised by our supporters and which may be open to the public. We are simply advertising the event and are not involved with the organising of it.
  • Sunflower events - these are official Sunflower events, organised by us.
  • Partner events - these may be things like runs or events open to the public, not organised by us but we are officially associated with.
'In aid of' Event

The Tony Cox Memorial Golf Day

Join us on the green for a brilliant day of golf, music, and fundraising at the Tony Cox Memorial Golf Day.
Location:
Cleethorpes Golf Club
When:
August 29, 2025
Partner Event

Cleethorpes 999 Day

Join us for a fantastic day by the sea as Cleethorpes 999 Day brings the community together to meet and celebrate the incredible emergency service teams.
Location:
Lower Kingsway, Cleethorpes
When:
August 30, 2025
Full details:
Cleethorpes 999 Day
'In aid of' Event

The Impossible Mile

Four brutal challenges. One relentless mile. The Impossible Mile is a full-body test of endurance and grit.
Location:
King George V Stadium, Grimsby
When:
August 31, 2025
Full details:
The Impossible Mile
Sunflower Event

Superhero Walk 2025

Get your capes ready, it’s time to walk for a cause! Our Sponsored Walk is back.
Location:
Cleethorpes Seafront
When:
September 7, 2025
Full details:
Superhero Walk 2025
Sunflower Event

Annual Sunflowers Ball

Our Annual Ball returns this September, bringing together friends, supporters, and our wider community for an evening of celebration and purpose.
Location:
Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort
When:
September 27, 2025
Partner Event

Yorkshire 10 Mile

Taking place on the same day as the full Yorkshire Marathon, the Yorkshire 10 Mile shares many of the highlights, but with the added bonus of only being 10 miles!
Location:
University of York
When:
October 19, 2025
Full details:
Yorkshire 10 Mile
Partner Event

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon

Come and join us at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park.
Location:
Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire
When:
November 16, 2025
Partner Event

Virtual Dog Jog

Dog Jogs are a fantastic opportunity for you and your canine companion to get some fresh air and exercise.
Location:
Anywhere!
When:
December 22, 2025
Full details:
Virtual Dog Jog
Partner Event

Virtual Santa Dash

The Virtual Santa Dash is brought to you by the Virtual Marathon Series and is a fun 5K run to be done with friends and family or competitively on your own.
Location:
Virtually, Anywhere
When:
December 25, 2025
Full details:
Virtual Santa Dash
Partner Event

Leeds Running Festival 10K April 2026

Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around Roundhay Park in Leeds, one of the biggest city parks in Europe.
Location:
Roundhay Park, Leeds
When:
April 5, 2026
Partner Event

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.
Location:
London
When:
April 12, 2026
Partner Event

TCS London Marathon 2026

Our team is taking on the legendary 26.2 miles to help make something truly special happen in 2026: a life-changing trip for over 35 families to Calvert Lakes.
Location:
When:
April 26, 2026
Partner Event

Hackney Half 2026

A Half Marathon with a difference. Set your 2026 off to the right start by calling your crew to the Hackney Half start line on Sunday 17th May.
Location:
Homerton Road, London
When:
May 17, 2026
Full details:
Hackney Half 2026
Partner Event

Leeds Running Festival 10K June 2026

Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around Roundhay Park in Leeds, one of the biggest city parks in Europe.
Location:
Roundhay Park, Leeds
When:
June 7, 2026
Partner Event

Leeds Running Festival 10K August 2026

Join us for a unique opportunity to run a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon around Roundhay Park in Leeds, one of the biggest city parks in Europe.
Location:
Roundhay Park, Leeds
When:
August 30, 2026