Whether it’s leukaemia, lymphoma, or myeloma, these diseases don’t discriminate—and neither should our support.
If you're looking for a meaningful way to get involved, why not combine your love of socialising with a powerful cause?
Hosting a coffee morning, lunch, or wine and cheese party is a fantastic way to bring people together while raising money and awareness for blood cancer research, support services, and donor registration campaigns.
Coffee Morning for a Cause
Coffee mornings are an accessible and cosy way to fundraise. Invite friends, colleagues, neighbours—or your entire street—and enjoy a laid-back morning of brews, bakes and bonding. Here’s how to make it a success:
Date & Time: Pick a morning close to 28 May to mark the occasion.
Venue: Your home, a local hall, or even the office break room.
Theme: Red is the symbol of World Blood Cancer Day—decorate with red balloons, tablecloths, or cupcakes with red icing.
Fundraising ideas: Ask guests to donate what they’d normally spend on a coffee run, run a bake sale, or set up a ‘guess the weight of the cake’ game.
Top Tip: Print out blood cancer facts and donor registration info to place around the room. It’s a brilliant conversation starter.
Lunchtime with Purpose
Turn an ordinary lunch into an extraordinary opportunity. Whether it’s a picnic in the park or a sit-down meal at home, your midday get-together can be both delicious and impactful.
Dish ideas: Keep it simple with sharing platters, seasonal salads, or a build-your-own sandwich bar.
Activities: Incorporate a quiz about blood cancer myths and facts or share stories from survivors and donors (with permission).
Donations: Suggest a set price per plate or use the “pay what you feel” approach.
Include a moment of reflection or a toast to those affected by blood cancer. It makes the event more meaningful for everyone.
Wine & Cheese with a Cause
For an evening affair, a wine and cheese party is a sophisticated and sociable choice. Whether it's a garden gathering or a cosy night in, you can easily pair fun with fundraising.
Wine & Cheese Pairings: Offer tastings with brief descriptions. Local British cheeses and wines give it a lovely regional touch.
Silent Auction or Raffle: Partner with local businesses for donated prizes.
Music & Mood: Light background music and soft lighting create the perfect atmosphere.
Raise your glass in honour of World Blood Cancer Day and encourage guests to register as stem cell donors or contribute to a chosen blood cancer charity.
Where the Money Goes
Funds raised can be donated to organisations such as:
Anthony Nolan https://www.anthonynolan.org/
DKMS UK https://www.dkms.org.uk/
Leukaemia UK https://www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/
Blood Cancer UK https://bloodcancer.org.uk/
These charities support patients, fund vital research, and run donor drives—making a difference every day.
Make It Social (and Shareable)
Don’t forget to promote your event on social media. Use hashtags like #WorldBloodCancerDay, #MakeYourMark, and #BloodCancerAwareness to connect with the wider campaign. Post updates, photos, and fundraising links before, during, and after the event.
Small gatherings can lead to big change. Whether you’re pouring tea, serving lunch, or clinking glasses, your efforts will help shine a light on blood cancer and the people it affects.
This 28 May, let’s raise awareness—and funds—together.
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