WIBU to ask for sponsorship for giving up alcohol for a year?

[LoopyLou1981]

Not from Mumsnet, in RL.

I’m trying to work out whether it’s a sponsorable ‘thing’ or whether it’s a bit of a crap idea.

I like a drink (and probably drink a bit too much). My job is quite social and includes lunches and nights out so this would be a massive change for me.

I want to do it to feel healthier but feel like sponsorship would keep me on track and it can’t hurt if I can do something for a good cause along the way??x

I wouldn’t sponsor someone for not drinking but I rarely sponsor anyone for anything now as I’m very fussy about which charities I donate to .

Has no one on this thread heard of dry January?

Do you not remember the thread in January about sponsorship for giving up alcohol? There were so many opposing views it turned into a complete slanging match.

I wouldn't sponsor you op, for the simple reason I prefer to choose which charity I give to. I agree with you donating the money you save instead.

vxa2 no I don’t mind you asking at all. I don’t think I have a problem in that it doesn’t impact on my ability to do my job and I don’t ‘need’ a drink to function but, like you, if I start I don’t have an off switch and there have been times at weekends when I’ve felt rubbish because of it and, now my kids are getting a bit older (2.5 and 1), I want to be on top form at weekends so we get out and do fun things and not sit in in the mornings because mummy’s feeling crap.
I thought a year off might be enough to reset the way I feel about drinking and stop the silliness.
I didn’t drink through either pregnancy (barring 2 glasses of fizz - 1 for new year and 1 for my birthday) so I know I can do 8 months if I ‘have’ to but want to be able to do it if I ‘want’ to if that makes sense.
I just figured, if I could raise some money along the way, then great!x

And how little do you think climbing a mountain, (inc equipment) + aeroplane flights to get there costs?

It depends on the mountain, you realise that there is more than the kilimanjaro in the world? And even that one doesn't have to cost thousands all in.

The 3 peak challenge cost nothing for example

If you don't want to do anything, you don't have to, but don't mock others who are actually making a difference.And you are also choosing to ignore my other points explaining to you why it makes sense financially to raise money that way.

Perhaps you would like to explain about the availability of other mountains to some of the participants? It is, in fact, always Kilimanjaro round here, and never a climb of Mount Snowdon.

If the cost/benefit analysis is as you say, in areas where we're not sick to death of hearing about Kilimanjaro then surely there's no issue, then. The participants can have the disposable income of people who want to donate and still be quids in without my donation, and I'll support the Sober October type of efforts that many people dislike. I believe diversifying income sources like this is called market segmentation.

I would sponsor you if you were my friend. Responses on here are weird. No different to sponsoring someone to shave their head, run a marathon, grow a beard, jump out of a plane. They are all things one could do anyway. One mans walk in the park is another mans worst nightmare. You have picked something that will be a challenge for you -good for you. It would be a challenge for me too!

I would give a few quids, I wouldn't give for someone climbing mount Everest or spending silly money for another expensive challenge when that money could go to the charity itself.

I have a friend who ‘likes a drink’ and is known for being the life of the party who is doing this. I’ve sponsered him - it’s for a good cause (cancer research) so I think it’s fine. He isn’t an alcoholic by any stretch - just likes going out on weekends after a long week and I think giving this up for charity is just as lovely as a sponsored walk!

No, I wouldn't sponsor for that.