Make-A-Wish Ireland presents

12 Days of Wishes

A twelve-day step challenge to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.

30 Nov – 11 Dec · Sign-up closes 20 Nov

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Make-A-Wish Ireland presents

12 Days of Wishes

A twelve-day step challenge to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Coming to workplaces across Ireland

30 Nov – 11 Dec

Companies across Ireland are walking together for twelve days, and every team's steps turn into wishes.

Sign-up closes in 13 days, 20 Nov

The story

Every step brings a wish closer.

  1. Twelve days of movement

    Walk or run, and aim for 8,000 steps each day. Hit it and you bag a star for your team.

  2. Bring your people

    Teams of 8 to 20: colleagues, or friends and family. Bigger companies enter several teams.

  3. Grant a wish

    Each team has their own iDonate page with an €800 fundraising target. Taking part is €25 + VAT per person, charged once your roster is final.

Make-A-Wish Ireland has one simple aim – to grant the wishes of children with critical medical conditions, to bring hope, strength and happiness.

See the impactSee the value on the Make-A-Wish Ireland website

For company organisers

Book your spot in minutes

  1. 1

    Set up in 2 minutes

    Tell us roughly how many people are coming. You'll see the fee and fundraising target as you go.

  2. 2

    Share one link

    Your people sign themselves up in under a minute. You watch the teams fill up.

  3. 3

    Pay once it's final

    Your fee is confirmed against the people who actually signed up, then you pay by card.

Key dates

Mark the calendar

Enter before sign-up closes. Everything after that is handled for you.

  1. 20 NovSign-up closes
  2. 25 NovApp invitations
  3. 25 NovPayment due
  4. 30 NovChallenge starts
  5. 11 DecFinal day

FAQ

Questions, answered

Teams, steps, cost and fundraising, for organisers and anyone joining.

The basics

What is 12 Days of Wishes?
A twelve-day step challenge run by Make-A-Wish Ireland and powered by GoChallenge. Teams walk together, and their effort helps grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Who can take part?
Any workplace in Ireland. Colleagues, friends and family can all join a team.
When does it run?
30 November to 11 December. Sign-up closes on 20 November.
How does a team win?
Players earn a star for each day they hit their step goal. Each team's star count is averaged by team size, so smaller teams compete on equal terms with bigger ones. The team with the highest average wins. There will be spot prizes along the way, plus a grand prize for the overall winning team.

Teams and entries

How big can a team be?
Teams need a minimum of 8 people (up to 20). If you're short, invite friends and family to make up the numbers.
We have more than 20 people. Can we all take part?
Yes. Larger groups split into several teams, for example by department or office.
How many steps do people need to do?
You can set your own goal, but we recommend challenging yourself to at least 8,000 a day. If you'd like to take part but need special accommodations, contact support@gochallenge.com.
How do steps get tracked?
Through the GoChallenge app. You can connect most fitness trackers to it, including Apple Health, Health Connect, Garmin, Samsung Health and Fitbit. You don't need a wearable, as nearly all phones have built-in step tracking.

Cost and payment

How much does it cost?
€25 + VAT per person, charged once your roster is final.
What does the €25 cover? Does it go to Make-A-Wish?
The €25 covers the GoChallenge platform: the leaderboard, wearable connections, a human Success Coach, comms to roll the challenge out to your team, and social media exposure. Donations are separate and go directly to Make-A-Wish Ireland.
How do we pay?
By card via Stripe. Invoice is available on request.
What if some people drop out or join late?
You can remove team members yourself. If your teams are locked, email support@gochallenge.com and we'll remove people individually. The final date for adding people is 20 November.

Fundraising

How does fundraising work?
Each team gets its own iDonate page with a fundraising target of €800. Donations go directly to Make-A-Wish Ireland.
Is the €800 compulsory?
It's a suggested target, not a requirement. There's no one right way to get there: players can donate themselves, ask friends, family or colleagues, or your company can contribute.
Can our company match what employees raise?
Yes, and we encourage it as a gesture of goodwill, but it isn't compulsory. Another option is to top up any shortfall at the end to reach the €800 target.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Donations to Make-A-Wish Ireland qualify for tax relief under the normal rules for charitable donations in Ireland.

Getting started

How do we sign up?
The organiser sets up the team, then shares one link. You can send it by email using our invitation tool, or share it yourself. We also have posters with QR codes you can display.
What if we need help?
Email support@gochallenge.com or message us in the chat on this page.

Give a child their wish

Enter your team before 20 Nov.

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