Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the commonly asked questions about hosting a Fire Up for Men's Health event.
Hosting
When should I host my event?
You can choose to host your FireUp event anytime throughout September.
Once you set your date, start planning your event – order your snags, send out the invites, stock up on charcoal, or plan the ultimate dinner party!
Where do I host my event?
You can host your event at home, your workplace, a community park, your sporting club, even online – the choice is yours!
Who pays for my FireUp event?
As the host, you cover the cost of your event or alternatively, you share the cost with your friends – it’s up to you!
Fundraising
How do I fundraise?
Fundraising is a breeze with our helpful resources!
Your online fundraising hub and host dashboard is here to help you at each step along the way, with helpful fundraising tips, useful resources, and fundraising tracking all in one place!
There are many ways you can raise funds, such as asking a cover charge to your FireUp event, holding a raffle, playing games, or simply asking your friends and family to donate!
Can I collect cash donations?
Yes - you will even find a cash donation box inside your Goodie Bag. There a few options to bank your offline donations:
OPTION 1: MAKE INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS FOR YOUR GUESTS
Keep the cash and make individual donations on your own host page so your donors receive their receipt. Please note the same credit card cannot be used multiple times.
OPTION 2: MAKE A LUMP SUM DONATION
Make a lump sum donation to your own host page which means no individual receipts will be given, unless you complete the Tax Receipt form provided in your Goodie Bag.
OPTION 3: MAKE A BANK TRANSFER OR DIRECT DEPOSIT
To ensure we can track the funds you have banked and allocate them to your fundraising total, complete the Offline Donation form provided in your Goodie Bag – bank details are on the form. If you would like an electronic copy of the form please email us on hello@fireupformenshealth.com.au.
Does FireUp for Men's Health provide tax receipts for donations?
Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible. All donors will be provided with an automatic tax receipt via email on completion of an online donation. Alternatively, complete the Tax Receipt form included in your Goodie Bag and we will issue receipts for any cash donations received.
How can I have my fundraising matched?
Your Fire Up donations will be matched thanks to our generous Event Partner BOQ! Donations made on or between 1 September - 30 September 2024, until 11:59 PM ACST are eligible for matching up to the total matching fund amount of $20,000. Matching stops at 11:59 PM ACST on 30 September 2024 or if the fund is exhausted prior. Any matching pledges unfulfilled before 1 September 2024, at 00:01 AM ACST, will not be included in the matching fund total.
The Cause
What charity does FireUp for Men's Health support?
With your support, FireUp for Men's Health raises urgently needed funds for men's health research through The Hospital Research Foundation Group to find new ways to prevent, treat and cure diseases faced by men right here in WA.
Where do the funds raised actually go?
Every dollar raised by you as FireUp for Men's Health host goes directy to life-saving men's health research through The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF) Group (formerly Spinnaker Health Research Foundation).
This is because our administration costs are covered by our commercial business activities.
As a FireUp for Men's Health host, you can feel proud you are fighting for men's health.
Where can I learn about my impact?
As a FireUp for Men's Health host you can be proud that you are making a life-changing impact on the lives of Western Australians. Explore the stories of the people that you’re helping here.
Learn more about the life-changing medical research and patient care initiatives you are making possible by reading about your impact and by staying up to date with our latest news.
General
What support do I get from the FireUp team?
Our team is here to help you every step of the way! You will get your very own online resource kit, and will be sent regular emails with reminders planning tips.
You can get in touch with us at anytime via email at hello@fireupformenshealth.com.au, on social media or by calling our office on 08 6152 6278.
What happens if I can no longer host my event?
Instead of cancelling altogether, you might like to continue supporting cancer research without holding an event. Ask your friends and family to help you fundraise by making a donation to your fundraising page.
How can I show to people that I am supporting a legitimate charity?
In your host dashboard you will find an authority to fundraise document - simply show this to those who are donating to your event.
