Could you take on a steps challenge to support mental health and wellbeing in Devon? Earn your own Every Step Counts medal!
Entry fee: £10
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Every Step Counts 2024
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8.1
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£350
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Join the challenge
During the month of October, we challenge you to complete a steps challenge to raise vital funds for Devon’s mental health and wellbeing charity, Step One. These funds are a lifeline for many people in our community. Join us and help make a real difference!
Choose your goal:
The Explorer Challenge
– 100,000 steps (47 miles)
Approx. 3,000 steps a day
The Adventurer Challenge
– 300,000 steps (142 miles)
Approx. 9,500 steps a day
The Voyager Challenge
– 500,000 steps (236 miles)
Approx. 16,000 steps a day
Challenge your friends, family and colleagues to see who can take on the most steps! There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to reaching your step goal. It’s your unique journey and every move you make counts towards better mental wellbeing. Walk, run, or wheel – it all adds up!
Why Every Step Counts
More people than ever in our local community are facing challenges with their mental health. Often it can be our friends, family, and neighbours. Your £10 entry fee and fundraising efforts helps to pay forward to others across Devon who need vital mental health support, ensuring every step helps others take their first step, too.
“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 to the challenge for £10 and choose your steps goal.
- You can choose to fundraise alongside your challenge: Pledge to raise £50 to receive your own Step One cap or pledge to raise £100 for a cap and a Step One sports t-shirt for your challenge!
- If you’ve opted in 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 or distance from 1 October to 31 October.
- Share updates and pictures on your JustGiving and social media using #EveryStepCounts and tag our socials.
- Submit your steps at the end of October by sending a screenshot of your steps app or steps counter to fundraising@steponecharity.co.uk.
- We’ll then send you your Every Step Counts medal in the post!
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
This World Mental Health Day (10th October 2024), the theme is clear: ‘It’s time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace.’
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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