It's back! Dig out a bucket and get Soaked for Samaritans with the Ice Bucket Challenge.
This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re reminding people of the importance of community and connections, especially when people are feeling low or struggling to cope.
So what better way to bring a smile to the faces of friends and family, and to let them know the lengths you’ll go to to support their mental health, than by taking a stand underneath a bucket of ice cold water for the Soaked for Samaritans Ice Bucket Challenge! Who will you nominate?!
Here’s how to get involved:
- Set up your fundraiser or make a donation to Samaritans, every single pound raised will help us to let people know they’re not alone in their time of need.
- Fill a bucket with icy cold water.
- Get a friend (or foe!) to stand ready with the bucket! Or you can do this yourself.
- Press record on a video or go live on your social media
- Tell us why you're taking on this challenge this Mental Health Awareness Week - then nominate 3 people to take on this challenge, too!
- Tip the bucket over your head!
- Post the video to social media and tag your nominees! Make sure you tag us @samaritanscharity or #TeamSamaritans, too, so we can see your soaking! Oh, and don’t forget to include a link to donate to your Samaritans fundraiser in the comments section or the messages to those you’ve nominated!
Don't forget to donate or even set up your own Just Giving page. Thank you for helping us be there for more people who are struggling to cope.