Take Part

Get Involved

Anyone, anywhere can be part of the tour. Choose how you'd like to take part.

A brushed-metal tour plaque: Colum's Reindeer World Tour 2026–27, in memory of Colum McNally, with a reindeer head cut out.

How it works

One plaque, four steps

Project overview (image)

  1. Host or join an event

    A hike, a walk, a tea party, a race or a day at work.

  2. Take a photo with a plaque

    Capture the moment, with permission from anyone pictured.

  3. Share the story and raise funds

    Tell us about the day and encourage donations.

  4. Pass it on

    Send the plaque to its next host so the journey continues.

Funds raised support Friends of the Cancer Centre, Cancer Fund for Children and the Johnston Cancer Research Centre at Queen’s.

01 · Host

Host a plaque

Plaques are free to host and aren't for sale. They travel from host to host around the world. Tell us where you are and roughly when, and we'll arrange the rest.

Free
Plaques are lent, not sold. There's no charge to host one; donations are welcome but optional.
Large
Metal plaques for events and displays
Small
Plastic plaques light enough for a run, hike or trip
We'll explain
Which plaque suits, how it travels, how to look after it and where it goes next
Request a plaque

02 · Organise

Organise an event

Plan a hike, walk, tea party, race or workplace fundraiser with a plaque along for the day.

Fundraise
Point people to the campaign's Givewheel page, or set up your own and tell us about it
Need a plaque
Request one for the date of your event
Fundraising guidance

Event ideas

  • Hikers holding a plaque up against snowy mountains Charity hike
  • Walkers in a community walk with a plaque held up Community walk
  • A tea party table with cakes and a plaque held up Tea party
  • A plaque held up on a beach walk by the sea Beach walk
  • Students at a university event with a plaque University event
  • Colleagues at a workplace fundraiser with a plaque and a donation tin Workplace fundraiser

Questions before you start?

Tell us what you have in mind. We usually reply within a couple of days.

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