Published: 1st June 2026
30 Days for Tay
Make a difference everyday this September, in memory of what would have been Taylor’s 30th year.
What is 30 Days for Tay?
2026 would have been Taylor Mitchell’s, the inspiration behind Taylor-Made Dreams, 30th year. To acknowledge his life and legacy, this September we are holding a campaign throughout its 30 days, to raise £30,000. We need your support, the entire TMD community, to join us as we remember a remarkable young man, to support current and future TMD families in his memory.
Why September?
September 2011, Taylor Mitchell, sadly passed away after battling a long-term illness, but his love for life carried on through those around him. Over the next 3 years, Suzi began shaping a charity to support other children with life-limiting illnesses and their families, helping them to create positive memories at an inconceivably difficult time.
Now this year, throughout the month of September, we are looking to honour the memory of Taylor, and all that his memory has helped to create. Together, with our amazing TMD community, we hope to raise £30,000 over the 30 days of September, in memory of what would have been Taylor’s 30th year.
£30,000 will enable us to support an entire year’s worth of Sibling Support Service and our first year of the new parent’s support group in 2027. An important milestone, that will help to achieve so much for our families.
(Left:Suzi Mitchell, Right: Taylor Mitchell)
How can you support?
Every fundraiser in the month of September makes a difference!
Whether you donate £30 or £1 a day throughout the month, hold a quiz with 30 rounds or run/cycle 30 miles/km, your support will allow us to secure a future for Taylor-Made Dreams services.
Important to remember: If you are setting up a fundraiser for 30 Days for Tay, remember to attach your page to the main 30 Days for Tay campaign page! That way we can easily track the total, without missing any of your incredible hard work. Simply click on this link and click start fundraising: www.justgiving.com/campaign/30daysfortay You can also donate straight to the campaign on this main page.
Ideas:
- Use the number “30” as often as possible (But it’s not mandatory, any fundraiser in September will still count towards 30 Days for Tay!)
- 30 days of running, sit ups, dieting, swimming, walking a mile
- 30 days of giving something up (chocolate, sweets, caffeine)
- Bake sales or own clothes days at schools/scouts
- A local pub quiz, coffee morning or movie night?
- Raffles/auctions at places of work
- Match funding at workday
- You could ask clients if they wish to donate £30 onto their invoice
- Fancy dress day at work
Check out our 30 Days for Tay A-Z fundraising ideas document by clicking here.
Photos and Videos
We would love to show off your fundraising, and we are looking to post every weekday throughout the month of September, so the more content the better!
If you have any photos or videos, please do share them with us, and we’ll try to get your hard work out there. Please email them directly to our marketing department at: jed@taylormadedreams.org.uk
Social media: On Facebook and Instagram you can tag us @thetmdteam and on LinkedIn we are @Taylor-Made Dreams. Tagging us helps us find all of your 30 Days for Tay content, so nothing gets missed. Don’t forget to also #30daysfortay so that other 30 Days fundraisers can see what everyone else has taken on for the month.
Thank you for taking on the challenge!
We can’t wait to see what you take on. Whatever you choose, don’t forget to let us know, so we can help you through your fundraising journey. Email dave@taylormadedreams.org.uk for more information on all things ‘30 Days for Tay’.
Good luck from everyone on the TMD team! #30daysfortay
