This October Every Step Counts
Take on a steps challenge and move for mental health and wellbeing across Devon. Earn your medal while making a difference!
Entry fee: £10
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This October, take on a steps challenge that supports more than just your fitness – it helps change lives.
We’re challenging you to move with purpose and raise vital funds for Step One, Devon’s mental health and wellbeing charity. These funds are a lifeline for people across our community who are facing mental health challenges.
Whether you’re walking through your local park, running tails, or wheeling your way around town, every step makes a difference.
Choose your challenge:
The Explorer
– 100,000 steps (47 miles) Approx. 3,000 steps a day
The Adventurer
– 300,000 steps (142 miles) Approx. 9,500 steps a day
The Voyager
– 500,000 steps (236 miles) Approx. 16,000 steps a day
Challenge your friends, family, and colleagues to join you or see who can take on the most steps. There’s no one-size-fits-all way to take part: this is your journey, your pace, your impact. Walk it, Run it. Wheel it. Just keep moving because Every Step Counts.
Why Every Step Counts
Mental health challenges are rising across Devon, affecting more people ever, and many of them are our friends, family, neighbours, and colleagues.
By joining Every Step Counts, you’re not just moving, you’re taking action. Your £10 entry fee and every pound you raise will help to deliver vital mental health support for those who need it most.
Every step you take will help someone in need take their first step toward support and recovery.
“I could feel myself relapsing, going towards a breakdown again and I needed to get out and find something to do so I started walking. My mum suggested the men’s wellbeing walk and I enjoy coming here each week and seeing the blokes. It’s nice to be around people who understand.”
Steps to get involved
Step One:
Sign up
- Sign up for £10 and choose your steps goal.
- If you choose to fundraise alongside your challenge, you’ll unlock some Step One goodies!
- If you opt to fundraise, we’ll reach out to you to help you set up your fundraising page.
Step Two: Get fundraising!
- If you’ve pledged to fundraise, it’s time to set up your fundraising page on JustGiving.
- Click the ‘Start fundraising’ button’ below.
- We’re here to support you every step of the way with fundraising tips and to answer any questions you may have.
Step Three: Share your journey
- Track your steps from 1 to 31 October.
- Share updates and pictures on your JustGiving and social media using #EveryStepCounts and tag our socials.
- Send your steps counter total to fundraising@steponecharity.co.uk and we’ll send you your Every Step Counts medal.
Sign up today to receive your very own Step One fundraising pack, and complete the October challenge to earn a commemorative Every Step Counts medal. Everyone wins, regardless of the amount raised!
Boost wellbeing at your business
During the month of October, Step One invites your business to step up for mental health with your own personalised challenge. Whether it’s a 5K walk during lunch break on World Mental Health Day, or a team-wide steps challenge throughout October, you can make a meaningful impact for mental health in Devon. Boost team morale, promote physical activity, and make a difference in your community.
Complete the form below and our Fundraising Team will be in touch to discuss participation options for you and your team.
Thank you to our sponsor
Thank you to our partner John Lewis Exeter for their support of the Every Step Counts challenge. Their commitment to mental health awareness helps us raise more funds for critical services in our community.
Make Every Step Count.
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