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Support families facing baby loss 🧡
Commit to walking 25 miles this December in memory of every much-loved baby
Why?
Walk in memory of a precious baby
Raise funds to save babies' lives and support bereaved families
Find time and space to focus on your own wellbeing
Get a free t-shirt, tracker and scavenger hunt
Be the reason that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of times.
Help Sands campaign for change and support research so that fewer babies die and so that fewer families experience the pain of losing a baby.
Make this change possible by joining the community of like-minded people walking 25 miles this December.
Join our Strava club
Join our Facebook group
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Resources
Digital tracker - download a digital tracker to record your steps here (there's one in your pack also!)
Badges - download badges to share your progress with friends and family.
Sponsorship form - download this form to collect cash donations. You can then pay these onto your Facebook fundraiser and send us a photo/scan of the form to allow us to claim Gift Aid.
Scavenger hunt - wrap up warm and go on a hunt when you are out walking this December. Can you find everything on the list? Download it here.
You may have questions about the challenge. If you need to speak to a member of our team, you can email walk@sands.org.uk – but we’re quite busy to it may take us a couple of days to get back to you. In the meantime, you can read our FAQs below.
FAQs:
How do I sign up?
To sign up to the challenge, you can register here.
Make sure to also join the Winter Walk Facebook group.
Once you’re in the group, you can introduce yourself, get tips, be inspired and find out anything you want to know about the challenge!
Is there an entry fee?
There is no entry fee for this challenge but we do however ask you to fundraise as part of your challenge. A page will be set up for you when you register which is really easy to use to collect sponsorship.
Is there a fundraising target?
We have no minimum or maximum amount that we would like you to raise. From our point of view, no matter how much money you raise, it will go towards supporting bereaved families across the UK.
How do I raise money?
Your fundraising page will be created for you when you register. You're in control of who you share this with, across your social media, Whatsapp, email, text and anywhere else your friends and family might see it. They can click onto your page to sponsor you, leave a good luck message and view any updates you might post or activity you might log.
Can I just raise money offline with a sponsorship form?
Absolutely. You can collect sponsorship in any way you like. If you'd like a sponsorship form, you can download one here.
How do I get my free t-shirt?
We'll send you a Sands t-shirt along with a paper tracker and scavenger hunt after you register.
When will I get my fundraising pack and t-shirt?
You should receive your pack within 10 working days of signing up. If you don't, please email walk@sands.org.uk and we can look into this for you.
Please make sure you add your email address when registering as you will receive a notification from notifications@partridgesuk.com to confirm when your pack has been dispatched and is on its way to you.
My family want to do the challenge with me. Can they have t-shirts?
No problem! Simply ask them to fill out the registration form here and we will send them fundraising packs and t-shirts.
If they're not fundraising, they can buy additional t-shirts here.
How do I keep track of how many miles I've done?
We suggest using the Strava app to keep a track of how many miles you do. You can join our Strava club for the challenge here.
Once you're done for the day, mark off your miles on your paper tracker, included in your pack and log them in Messenger for a running total and access to exclusive rewards and filters.
Do I have to walk my miles, or can I jog, run, climb or dance?
It’s up to you! We think most people will walk the miles, but if you want to complete them a different way, then go for it! Just be sure to post your progress and updates on your fundraising page so friends and family can cheer you on and we can see how you’re doing too!
Do my daily miles around the house count? Does a football game count? Can I do my miles on a treadmill?
There are people of all levels of fitness doing this challenge. The important thing is that you're doing something that challenges you. This will vary from person to person, so tailor the challenge however you like. It should be tough, but doable. You should feel satisfied when you finish it! And we appreciate every single step you do to help save babies’ lives.
What if I don't complete the challenge?
The only thing that matters is that you challenge yourself. Do as much as you can. Every mile helps.
How do I pay in my fundraising?
If you’ve collected offline fundraising, the easiest way to pay this to Sands is by paying it to your Sands fundraising page, created for you when you signed up.
Make sure you then email your sponsorship form to walk@sands.org.uk after donating so we can claim valuable gift aid.
If you’re not able to donate this way, then drop us an email to walk@sands.org.uk and we can discuss other ways of getting the donation to us.
How do I send you my sponsorship form?
If you’ve collected cash donations and have a completed sponsorship form, do scan and email this to us at walk@sands.org.uk so we claim any gift aid. If you’re not able to scan or send us a clear photograph, drop us an email anyway and we can let you know where to send your form via post. Don’t worry about filling in the serial number, we will fill that in for you.
What if I get an injury?
We advise you take every precaution to keep fit and healthy and not undertake any activity that you don't feel comfortable with or that might cause you to hurt yourself. If in doubt, please check with your GP. If you do get injured during the challenge, we encourage you to postpone completing it until you get fit and healthy again - we'll still be here to support you whenever that might be.
How do I stay safe in the Facebook group?
Whilst this group is Private, anyone on Facebook can join and view the content. Please take care not to share personal information, including maps sharing your location, and avoid meeting up with or messaging others outside of this group, without taking appropriate precautions.
Do I have to prove I’ve completed the challenge?
You don’t need to prove you’ve completed the miles – we trust you! You can post videos, pictures and updates on your fundraising page and in the group though, so we can see and congratulate you on your progress. Sharing updates is also a great way to show those who have sponsored you that you’re committed to completing the challenge.
Will I get a medal/keyring?
Everyone who raises over £150 will get a limited edition silver star keyring after the challenge ends. You don't need to do anything to get this. If we need any extra details from you, we'll be in touch.
Keyrings will also be available to buy via the Sands shop whilst stocks last.
If you move house, please let us know by emailing walk@sands.org.uk.
Can I use Strava?
Yes of course!
The link to the Winter Walk Strava club is - here.