A guide to holding an

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1 A guide to holding an Find your inner elf

2 Alzheimer s Society operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered charity no Alzheimer s Society operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered charity no Hosting an Elf Day is a great way to get friends, family or colleagues together to celebrate the festive season and raise vital funds for Alzheimer s Society. It s easy to take part whether you go all out and dress up in festive attire, or simply bake some delicious Christmassy treats there s plenty of ideas in this pack to help make sure your Elf Day s a success! What s in this pack? Elf Day poster Make sure you advertise your event and get everyone involved. (We ve left a space at the bottom of the poster for you to write the date of your Elf Day). Elf the Boss poster Collect donations to make your boss dress up as an elf. Scrooge Pass There s always one office Scrooge who avoids the Christmas fun at all cost! Well this year everyone can get involved and raise money for Alzheimer s Society with our new Scrooge Pass. For just a small suggested donation of 5, each bah humbug colleague can get their very own Scrooge pass to place upon their desks to opt out of the festive fun. (At no point can anyone broach any Christmas related topics with someone holding a Scrooge pass. If they do, they then must make their own donation to Alzheimer s Society). Take part in Dress as an elf and donate to Alzheimer s Society to help defeat dementia Elf the Boss (Stick a photo of your boss here) Donate and help reach the target to see the Boss dress as an elf! Colour the candy-cane as you reach your target Alzheimer s Society operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered charity no Due to my generous donation to Alzheimer s Society, Christmas is out of bounds in this area.

3 Alzheimer s Society operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered charity no Chief Elf badge You ve done the hard work setting up your Elf Day, now it s time to get some praise. Wear your badge with pride, knowing you are doing your part to help people affected by dementia. What can I download online? We have a range of resources online to help you with your fundraising, including: Elf Day bunting Elf masks Guess the name of the elf sweepstake Elf quiz sheet Visit alzheimers.org.uk/elfday What s my name? Guess it right to win a prize! Donate 1 to guess the name of the Elf. All the money raised will go to Alzheimer s Society to help defeat dementia. Name Elf name Name Elf name What should I do on Elf Day? Elf yourself and dress to impress Get creative and encourage others to dress as an elf (or other festive character) and donate to Alzheimer s Society. Paint your nails in an elf theme, wear an Alzheimer s Society elf mask or even try some elf make up. Eat like an elf Who doesn t love a buffet and an elf-themed one gives you an excuse to go crazy. Think candy canes, elf-shaped cakes and anything red or green. You could even try making some elf-cocktails. Bake-off, elf-style Create a cupcake or cookie stand filled with lots of nice things to decorate them with edible glitter, chocolate, fruit, sweets, cream and icing sugar compete to see who can decorate theirs the best and don t forget to get a donation. Thank you for making a difference! Instructions 1 Print out on thick paper. 2 Colour the mask. 3 Carefully cut-out the mask including holes for the eyes. 4 Gently punch out the orange holes either side of the mask and add some elastic string. Secure the string with clear tape. 5 Alternatively attach to a lolly stick or pipe cleaner.

4 Test your elf-knowledge Want to raise more money why not hold an Elf Day quiz with everyone paying to enter? You can download our Elf quiz at alzheimers.org.uk/elfday Elf Olympics How quickly can your team decorate a Christmas tree? Who can wrap a present the quickest? Who can get the most marshmallows in their mouth at once? Or who can create the longest paper chain in 10 minutes? These are just a few suggestions! Pay to enter and give a prize to the overall winner. Elf-up and get sponsored Let friends, family and colleagues know you will dress as an elf on a trip to the shops, to a local restaurant or for the whole week, but only if you reach your fundraising target. You will soon start to see the sponsorship flooding in. Need some more inspiration? If you would like some more ideas for your Elf Day, visit our Pinterest board ( You can also add your own ideas or pictures! How do I donate? Please complete and return the enclosed donation form along with funds raised, or call to make a donation using a credit or debit card over the phone. Don t forget We have a range of online materials to support your Elf Day. Visit alzheimers.org.uk/elfday to download yours today. You can also order materials, banners and balloons from your Community Fundraiser. communityevents@alzheimers.org.uk or call Share you Elf Day success Post an #ElfieSelfie to your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account, and encourage others to get involved. The difference you are making Fundraisers like you are invaluable to the work of Alzheimer s Society in helping us to provide information and support to people with dementia and their carers, fund innovative research, and campaign for a better quality of life for people living with dementia. Thank you for all of your support

5 Alzheimer s Society operates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Registered charity no