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Anaphylaxis Games
2021
Welcome to The Anaphylaxis Games!
Get into the spirit of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and host your
own ‘Anaphy-lympics’ (get it?!) in the garden, or living room
(hello, great British summer) or out and about.
What better way to come out of lockdown than having some
sporty fun and fundraising along the way for the Anaphylaxis
Campaign to support those living with severe allergies.
This guide is packed full of ideas for planning and hosting your
Anaphylaxis Games event. Join the fun to make the inaugural
Anaphylaxis Games 2021 one to remember.
Anaphylaxis Campaign (incorporating the Latex Allergy Support Group), a charity registered in England and Wales
(1085527) and a registered company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (04133242) 1
On your marks...
Forget the Archery or 100m Sprint, the Anaphylaxis Games 2021 is a little different. Fancy entering one
of the events below?
Event 1: Games in a Day
One for the families. Hold your very own Super Saturday (or any other day of the week!) and get
creative with your day event. You could either go down the retro sports day route, or create your
own ‘sports’ and be the best! And for an extra bit of fun, how about pitting the parents against the
children? May the best generation win! Here’s some ideas to get you started:
Race the Old School Way: Plan a traditional sports day with the classic races. So grab the skipping
rope, old pillowcases for the sack race, and markers for a shuttle run.
Balloon Dash: Blow up a latex-free balloon, pop it between your legs, and run/waddle around
an obstacle course. Here’s a fundraising tip - how about parents must pay a fine and add to the
fundraising pot for any balloons dropped – either by themselves or their child!
Malteser Run: How far can you blow a Malteser? They go further than you think! On a serious
note, please do think about your participants and spectators and if anyone has any allergies –
you could use a ping pong ball to be on the safe side.
Event 2: Endurance
One for the tough cookies. If you’re looking to push yourself physically or mentally, or just fancy
doing something weird and wonderful for 24 hours, this event is for you. Any of these ideas do it
for you?
Fancy Dress Day: Not just for the kids! Pop to the shops in a superhero outfit, or go top to toe
full orange to honour the Anaphylaxis Campaign brand colour. You know you want to, we
dare you!
5k a Day: Commit to a running, rowing, swimming, or how about skipping challenge for 14
days straight. Or whatever distance you set your mind to!
Shhh: How about a sponsored silence…any chatterboxes out there? This one is for you!
Anaphylaxis Campaign (incorporating the Latex Allergy Support Group), a charity registered in England and Wales
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(1085527) and a registered company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (04133242)Event 3: Survival of the Fittest
One for the more active sportspeople among us. This event takes it up a notch! Do you dare
take on one of these challenges?
25 for 25: 25 reps of 25 different exercises. Easy? Up the reps!
140,000 steps in 14 days: walk (jog, or run!) 140,000 steps in 14 days. The number 14 is
significant to raise awareness of the 14 major allergens.
Grimbsy to Skegness: Or Exeter to Plymouth? Pick two meaningful locations, cover the
distance via your preferred mode of exercise, and set a timeline to clock up the mileage.
Event 4: The 9-5
One for the office workers. Host a mini tournament during your lunchbreak and raise the
stakes among colleagues. Your ‘sports’ don’t have to be too taxing while wearing your office
attire:
Beat the Biscuit: Test your biscuit against your brew to see who can dunk for the longest
before it sadly disintegrates to the bottom of your mug.
Bin Basketball: Scrunch up used paper (make sure you’re GDPR compliant!) and see how
many shots on target you can score in 30 seconds.
Speed Typing: Go for gold to compete for the fastest typist title. Stick to the Olympics
theme and get participants to type out this year’s summer sports or the top 10 countries in
the medal table.
Event 5: Freestyle
If the above events aren’t for you, then this one is guaranteed to be a winner! It’s the Freestyle
event. It could be a family competition of Tiddlywinks, a virtual quiz for friends, or even
chopping off your hair!
3Get set...
We’ve put together a checklist of the essentials to consider ahead of your ‘Anaphy-lympics’ event.
PICK A DATE
Once you have decided on your ‘sport’, get the calendar out and decide when to hold your event. Consider
how much time you may need to plan, and whether spectators or participants will be joining you.
DECIDE ON A VENUE
Here’s hoping for some British summer sunshine so you can be in the garden or park, or have a Plan B for
unexpected downpours! Please have your Health & Safety hat on and ensure you consider the safety of
everyone and check rules and guidelines of venues if your event is not home-based. And of course, be
COVID-19 safe.
TIME TO FUNDRAISE
Once the where and when has been decided, consider how the event is going to raise money. You could
set up a JustGiving page in plenty of time to start collecting donations straight away – to boost donations,
make sure you add photos and why you’re participating in the Anaphylaxis Games 2021. For ‘Games in a
Day’ or ‘The 9-5’ participants, pay a small entry fee for the privilege of competing (or get Mum or Dad to
chip in for any children taking part!). And ask spectators to make a donation in exchange for a day of
entertainment.
EQUIP YOURSELF
Using equipment or props for your event? Get kitted up and be prepared with everything you may need.
Skipping rope? Check. Tea and biscuits? Already in the cupboard! And for the extra professional look, don
something orange to represent the Anaphylaxis Campaign. You’ll find some special resources on our
website: www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/anaphylaxis-games-2021/ to decorate your event space which the
kids will love to colour in.
MAKE IT SPECIAL
If your event is a day-thing, why not get in some soft drinks and allergy-friendly snacks – or even put on a
BBQ. Ask your spectators to pop a couple of quid in the fundraising pot in exchange for a burger/meat-free
hotdog!
SPREAD THE WORD
It’s all about social media. Don’t forget to follow us and like our social media pages, and tag us in any
promotional or challenge update posts shared to your profiles. Here’s a reminder of our handles:
Facebook: @anaphylaxiscoms
Twitter: @Anaphylaxiscoms #ACGames2021
Instagram: anaphylaxis_campaign
Anaphylaxis Campaign (incorporating the Latex Allergy Support Group), a charity registered in England and Wales
(1085527) and a registered company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (04133242) 4Go!
Make it one to remember!
COME TOGETHER
Whether you come together in person and SAFETY FIRST
socially distance, or use technology to Please stay safe! Make sure to follow
the up-to-date government guidelines
virtually link up with family and friends who on COVID-19 to put the appropriate
are unable to join you – take lots of photos safety measures in place. Check out
venue regulations if you are hiring a
and share with your network (and us!) to
space. If you or your competitors have
celebrate your achievements. Please ensure an underlying health condition, please
photos are suitable to be shared and ask seek medical advice before taking part.
And don’t forget sunscreen and find the
permission from parents or guardians shade if the weather is glorious.
before uploading.
LET’S CELEBRATE
For day-events, don’t forget to make time
for the awards ceremony, and why not even
schedule time for a short opening and
closing ceremony to really get in the spirit.
Check out our website:
www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/anaphylaxis-
games-2021/ for some bits and bobs to set
PAYING IN YOUR FUNDS
the scene and celebrate the winners.
Donate your funds online by visiting
www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/donate (don’t
forget to add a note when paying to say
HAVE FUN! it’s for the ‘Games’). For alternative ways
Above all, have fun fundraising for the to donate, contact Carla & Jo at:
Anaphylaxis Campaign! Thank you so much fundraising@anaphylaxis.org.uk
for your enthusiasm and commitment.
Anaphylaxis Campaign (incorporating the Latex Allergy Support Group), a charity registered in England and Wales
(1085527) and a registered company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (04133242) 5Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to be part of our inaugural Anaphylaxis
Games 2021 to raise money for the Anaphylaxis Campaign. It really means a
lot to us.
As the only UK-wide charity focused on supporting those at risk of severe
allergies, we have proudly been providing information and support to
individuals, their families and the wider community for over 25 years. With
no government funding, we rely solely on the friendship of people such as
yourself to continue our work to create a safe environment for all people
with allergies.
We promise to use the money you raise wisely and with care to provide
tailored services for individuals with severe allergies, and to empower them
to be positive and confident about managing allergies.
Once again, thank you so much for your support and we hope you enjoy
taking part!
Anaphylaxis Campaign (incorporating the Latex Allergy Support Group), a charity registered in England and Wales
(1085527) and a registered company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (04133242) 6You can also read
