This September, can you walk 90k?
Get walking this September! Walk 90k in the month of September and raise vital funds so that Sands can continue to support bereaved families at the toughest of times. Together we can continue to do all that we can to stop families from experiencing this devastating tragedy.
Together, with your support we will save babies’ lives and support bereaved families.
We are determined to save every life we can, and we will make sure the right care and support is there for every bereaved family, whenever and wherever they need it.
Commit to this challenge and help us make vital steps toward a world where more babies survive, and more families have the happy ending they deserve.
Sign up by joining the Strava Community:
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Resources
Digital tracker - download a digital tracker to record your kilometres 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 fundraiser and send us a photo/scan of the form to allow us to claim Gift Aid.
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 so 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, join the Walk 90k in September Stava Community.
Once you’re in the group, you can register for your t-shirt, set up your fundraiser, get tips, be inspired and find out anything you want to know about the challenge!
I don’t have Twitter but want to take part. How do I do this?
No problem! Simply fill out the registration form.
We will send you a fundraising pack and t-shirt and you can set up an online fundraiser or JustGiving.
I’ve just signed up, now what?
Firstly, join the Strava community for this challenge. Once you’re in the group, you can register for your t-shirt, set up your fundraiser, 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. Fundraisers are the easiest way to raise money. You can set one up in a few seconds by clicking here. And then it’s really easy to share the page with your friends.
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.
Can I just raise money offline with a sponsorship form?
Absolutely. You can collect sponsorship in any way you like. We simply recommend Fundraisers for this challenge as they’re easy and hassle-free, but if you’d like a sponsorship form, you can download one here.
Can I raise money on another online platform like JustGiving?
Yes, if you would like. if you would like to set up a fundraising page on another online platform, we recommend JustGiving.
How do I get my free t-shirt?
We'll send you a t-shirt after you put your address and t-shirt size in here and set up your fundraiser.
My t-shirt doesn't fit / I ordered a different size. Can you change it?
Of course. Please email shop@shop-sands.org.uk to let us know what size you received, and what size you need. We'll then send a new t-shirt with an envelope to return the other.
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 shop@shop-sands.org.uk and we can look into this for 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, you can buy additional t-shirts here.
How do I keep track of how many kilometres I've done?
The Health app on iPhone or Google Fit app on Android both keep track of how many kilometres you do each day. There’s other apps available so do pick whichever works best for you.
If you have a pedometer, sports watch, Apple Watch or FitBit, these can usually keep track of your kilometres too.
Once you're done for the day, mark off your kilometres on your paper tracker, included in your pack.
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.
Will I get a medal?
Everyone who raises over £150 will get a medal and certificate 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.
If you move house, please let us know by emailing walk@sands.org.uk
Where and when is this challenge?
This is a virtual challenge for everyone so you can do this throughout September at the best time for you. You can do this in your local area. You can do this together with your friends and family.
Can I use Strava?
Yes of course!
Yes of course and you can use this link to the Walk 90k in September Strava site.
How do I pay in my fundraising?
If you’ve collected offline fundraising, the easiest way to pay this to Sands if by donating it to your fundraiser.
If you don't have one, you can also donate on our website. Make sure to say that your money is for your Walk 90k in September challenge so that we can make sure it is added to your total.
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.