Innovative ways for Rugby stars to raise money for Charity

When it comes to raising money for charity, professional sportspeople certainly have the upper hand.

There are a lot of things that professional sports stars can charge for which regular people can’t – image your non-famous uncle trying to sell a signed copy of his t-shirt for a tenner, it just wouldn’t go down as well. Whether you’re a professional rugby player yourself or are trying to organise a charity event on behalf of a rugby star, here are some fantastic ideas that you might like to consider.

Charity Rugby Match

Even the pro’s need to have a bit of fun sometimes, and what better way to do this than with a charity rugby match. Rugby fans enjoy the informality of a charity match, and it’s often a lot easier on the players as there’s no big pressure to win – it’s all about raising money for a good cause. Tickets to the match don’t have to be the only way to make money either – you could include a stall selling memorabilia, or make money from selling refreshments. Female rugby players might want to get involved with Ladbrokes’ latest campaign, #ShesGotBalls.

Photographs

Fans love to have their photographs taken with their favourite professional sportspeople, and many will pay good money to have a professional, signed photograph that they’ll be able to frame and keep for life. This is why offering signed and personal photographs is an excellent and innovative way for rugby stars to fundraise for their favourite charities, as it’s an opportunity that the majority of die-hard fans will jump at.

Meet and Greet

Like photographs, organising a meet and greet is a brilliant idea to get funds raised for charity. Meeting their favourite players is a dream for many rugby fans, so charging small amounts to allow them to say hello and meet their sporting idol will definitely go down well. What’s allowed at the meet and greet is down to personal preference, with some sport celebs being fine about photographs and others not wanting to allow them. Either way, you should also ensure that security levels are high in case fans get a little too excited.

Raffle Game Tickets

If the rugby club allows it, raffling a free pair of tickets to a big game with one lucky winner is an excellent way to make money for charity. If the raffle ticket prices are cheap enough and there are enough fans to be interested, it’s highly possible that you could earn enough to cover the price of the tickets and more thanks to entry numbers. If you’re feeling really generous, you could add more to the raffle prize, such as the opportunity to tour the stadium or even meet the team before or after a game.

Can you think of any other innovative ways for rugby stars to raise money for charity? What, if anything, would you really like to see your favourite rugby player do in order to fundraise for their chosen charity? If you’d like to share your views, we’d love to hear from you – leave your response in the comments below.