Streamers, gamers and content creators – it’s your time to shine!

Stream for Willow this October and November to raise funds to support seriously ill young adults in the UK. Whether you’re gaming, tackling a quirky challenge, jamming on the piano or just spilling the tea – the sky’s the limit! The first 50 people that sign up will get a free Streaming for Willow t-shirt – so, grab your gear and plan your stream.

No matter what you choose to do, the funds you raise will help create more special days and experiences for young adults facing serious illnesses.

Got some questions about your Stream for Willow? Take a look at our FAQs

Get ready in three easy steps

Promoting your stream

Here is everything you need to get your fundraising stream for Willow started.

Before you start streaming, you’ll want to let your community know that you’re taking part in this challenge. Take a look at our engagement guide for tips and messaging examples:

Once everyone knows all about your stream and your impactful purpose, you can use the templates below to keep everyone updated about when it is taking place. Make sure you tag us!

Using Willow’s brand

Tell everyone you can that you are fundraising for Willow! Download our Streaming for Willow logos and overlay to put on your stream screen.

You can also use our social media graphics to let everyone know.

Here are some more of our GIFs, overlays and emotes for you to use to bring your Willow stream to life! Remember to take breaks regularly too.

Thank you for donating GIF

Overlay purple gradient background

Overlay screen border

Overlay square border

Overlay screen banner

Overlay graphic – purple logo gradient

Overlay graphic – purple logo no background

Overlay graphic – white logo no background

Emote – celebration

Emote – heart

Emote – chill

Emote – streaming for willow logo

Wait, break and thank you screens

Before, during and after your stream takes place, use our screen overlays to let your audience know about the incredible challenge you are taking part in and how they can help. Remember to take breaks, keep talking to your community and look after yourself!

Stream starting soon screen

Be right back screen

Taking a tea break screen

Thanks for watching screen

Being part of #TeamWillow

You’re fundraising for Willow – let your community know that you are part of #TeamWillow! Download and use our Streaming for Willow logo and our fundraiser logo when talking about your stream.
Thank you for supporting young adults living with serious illness!

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I stream?

Pick the type of livestream you want to do… Whether it’s gaming, music, fitness, art, cooking, teaching, or simply chatting.

How do I sign up?

You can create your fundraising page here. Don’t forget to share your page with friends and family

When can I stream?

Our campaign officially launches in October 2025, but the choice is yours! You can go live anytime that works for you. Maybe you’ll pick one big date for a main event, or challenge yourself with multiple streams throughout the campaign.

What should my fundraising target be?

You decide the target that feels right for you – we suggest starting off with £50. And remember, if you’d like tips or a boost along the way, just reach out and we’ll help maximise your fundraising.

Do you have a Discord channel?

Yes. Join our Stream for Willow Discord channel to share ideas, make friends and be the first to know about upcoming events.

Where does the money that I raise go?

Every pound you raise will make a real difference to seriously ill young adults across the UK. Your fundraising helps Willow create unforgettable Special Days and experiences, giving young people living with life-threatening conditions the chance to enjoy precious moments with their loved ones, away from the pressures of treatment and illness.

These experiences aren’t just about fun days out. They provide comfort, joy, and lasting memories at a time when they’re needed most. Thanks to your support, Willow can continue bringing light and hope to young adults and their families when life feels toughest.

Date: Returning for 2026!
Location: This is a virtual event so you will be able to take part wherever you are.

Williamson’s Walk is inspired by Lioness Leah Williamson, will be returning in 2026!

By taking on the challenge, you will be raising funds to help seriously ill young adults and their loved ones create precious memories together.

Please register your interest by emailing – [email protected]

Join Team Leah

Wonderful memories from last year’s Williamson’s Walk

Date: Sunday 12th October 2025

Location: Manchester, UK 

Since its launch in 2016 the Manchester Half has received rave reviews from participants, thanks to its professional delivery, flat route and electric and welcoming Mancunian atmosphere around the course so whether you’re chasing a personal best or taking on the challenge of a half marathon for the first time, this is a fantastic option, taking place on Sunday 12 October 2025.

You can register to run for Willow for just £20 if you pledge to raise £300.

Any questions please email the team at [email protected].

Date: Throughout the year

UK’s No 1 Series of treks & trail runs! Take on a challenge at your pace and fundraise for Willow! Whether along a stunning coastline or on trails through magnificent countryside, you’ll get full support all the way – including plenty of food & drink, medics & massage, camaraderie, a medal & T shirt – and an amazing sense of achievement.

With 20 events to choose from, and distance options ranging from 10 km up to the full100 km – there’s an Ultra Challenge waiting for you in 2026.

Date: Sunday 13th October 2024

Location: Manchester, UK 

Manchester Half is the biggest of its type in the North West with over 10,000 runners taking on the incredible closed road flat route, taking place on Sunday 13 October 2024.

You can register to run for Willow for just £20 if you pledge to raise £110.

Any questions please email the team at [email protected].

As well as our bigger, more popular events, we also have access to places in hundreds of local events across the UK. So, no matter where you live, you can support Willow!

Find a local event

Click on your region below and browse the list of upcoming events to find your perfect challenge. There really is something for everyone! Once you have signed up we’ll be in touch to welcome you and support you right the way through to event day.

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]

Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th June 2025

Kendal, Lake District

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests & nature reserves – with some stunning views en-route, before a huge welcome & celebration back at basecamp after a momentous journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality, optional camping / hostel – and with half, marathon, quarter & 10K distance options also, there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!

Join Team Willow

We would love you to join Team Willow. We ask that you pledge to raise the minimum fundraising target displayed on this page and in return we’ll provide all the support you need to make your challenge a huge success.

To find out more and to sign up simply click on the following link –

If you have already secured your own place in the event we would love for you to join our team! You will receive the same support as a charity place participant and there is no fundraising target, we simply ask that you raise as much as you can. Please let us know you would like to join the team by contacting – [email protected].

Entry fee options explained

Option 1 – Sponsorship for Charity – Pay a low registration fee and meet our minimum sponsorship requirements.

Option 2 – Mixed funding for Charity – A lower fundraising target and you pay half the event place cost.

Option 3 – Self Funding – You pay the full cost of the entry fee. There is no fundraising target associated with this option but we ask that you raise as much as you can for Willow.

If you have any questions please email us on [email protected].

Whether it’s a slice of Victoria sponge, a luxurious cupcake or a yummy sandwich, it’s time to pop on the kettle and enjoy a cuppa or cheeky glass of fizz and join Take Time for Tea!

Get together with friends, family, school and work to have a celebration, host a bake sale, run a cup cake competition or find your star baker!

However you decide to take part, have fun, share recipes and stories and raise money for Willow Special Days. At Willow, we believe every day is precious. For people living with serious illness, spending quality time together and making memories with loved ones is all that matters. The money you raise will help to continue providing Special Days for seriously ill young adults aged 16-40 at a time when they are needed the most.

So Ready Steady Bake! And help us to provide even more Special Days!