Tomas celebrated his 70th birthday with a fundraising Erikshjälpen
Tomas Bjöersdorff from Kalmar started his own fundraising connection with his 70th birthday. A large party was organized with the theme "Sällskapsresan" (The Company Trip), and together the guests raised SEK 14,700 SEK Erikshjälpen's work in Bangladesh.
"It was a party to remember! Life begins at 70, everything before that is research," Tomas says enthusiastically.
The invitation stated, "If you would like to contribute, Tomas would appreciate a donation to Erikshjälpen's work in Bangladesh, which is close to his heart." The appeal was well received, and the collection ended up raising 14 Swedish kronor (SEK)700 Swedish kronor (SEK).
– Many people know my story and my connection to Erikshjälpen. That's why it felt natural to start fundraising something that meant a lot to me.
Instead of a flower for 300 Swedish kronor (SEK) me, it could be a food package.
I think many people can relate to this—you have most things, and what you don't have, you can get yourself. But everyone wants to join in and celebrate and help; they probably felt that the collection for the children was an important cause. Instead of a flower for 300 Swedish kronor (SEK) me, it could be a food package.
Starting your own fundraising difficult. But before you do so, Tomas recommends taking some time to think things through and do your own research.
– I think it's important to consider what you want to support and what the money will contribute to. For me, it was natural to choose Erikshjälpen. I am familiar with their work for children and I know that the money will reach its destination. Erikshjälpen has low administrative costs and I have seen for myself what a difference it makes for the children.
Author: Frida Vingren
Published: 19 January 2026
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