10,000 Steps a Day in November

Join our winter walking challenge – the perfect way to get some serious steps in before the end of 2023, where you can take part from wherever you are. Walk 10,000 steps a day and fundraise for children and families!

Can you walk an average of 10,000 steps a day (or more!) this November? Step up to the challenge for CHAS whilst getting your steps in!

Starting on Wednesday 1 November, you can take part wherever you are to complete 300,000 steps over the month. Get fit and enjoy the great outdoors as you raise vital funds in support children with life-shortening conditions and their families through your Facebook fundraiser.

To take part, join our Facebook group and follow the steps in the welcome post, where you can sign up for a FREE tote bag and set up your Facebook fundraiser. Our Facebook group is a welcoming environment where you will get all the encouragement and support you need from the other participants to help you stay motivated throughout the challenge!

We’ve tried to answer as many questions you may have below, but if you need any more information, please email Holly on [email protected].

Do I have to complete 10,000 steps each day?

No, the goal is to do the 300,000 steps over the whole month of November – it’s up to you how you distribute your steps and take on the challenge!

How do I keep track of how far I’ve stepped?

You can use a step counter or physical tracking app on your phone such as Strava, then write down how many steps you do at the end of each day on the paper tracker in your fundraising pack. Don’t forget to post in the Facebook group, and on your fundraising page and Facebook profile to let everyone know how you’re doing!

How do I prove that I have completed 300,000 steps?

As part of the challenge, we ask that you set up a 10,000 Steps a Day in November Facebook fundraiser which you can update daily or weekly with your steps. We recommend inviting your friends and family to your Facebook fundraiser – sharing updates here and on your Facebook profile is easy. The more you share the link to your fundraiser the more support and donations you will receive. If you’re on Facebook, join the 10,000 Steps a Day in November challenge group and we’ll be able to see your progress!

How do I set up my 10,000 Steps a Day in November fundraising page?

Follow this link to join our Facebook group, then follow the steps in our welcome post, where you can sign up for your FREE tote bag and set up your Facebook fundraiser in one click! If you don’t have Facebook, you can set up a JustGiving page instead. If some of your friends and family don’t use Facebook, we suggest setting up a JustGiving page alongside your Facebook fundraiser – your totals will be added together at the end of the challenge to reflect all of your fundraising efforts! Your banner and title for your fundraising page on Facebook and/or JustGiving will be set up for you, but feel free to personalise the fundraiser ‘About’ section.

Can I do more than 300,000 Steps?

Yes! You can increase your own target if you’d prefer more of a challenge – you can make the challenge as hard as you like!

How do I register for my FREE tote bag and fundraising pack?

You’ll find all the details in the 10,000 Steps a Day in November Facebook group which will include a link to register for your tote bag/fundraising pack and set up your Facebook fundraiser. If you’re not on Facebook don’t worry, you can set up a JustGiving page instead or email Holly on [email protected] and we’ll help you out.

When will my tote bag arrive?

Packs will be being posted throughout October. We will get this to you as soon as we can!

Will I receive a medal for taking part in the event?

All participants will receive a CHAS tote bag when they sign up for the event. There is no minimum fundraising amount but we ask that you try to raise as much vital funds as possible for CHAS. Anyone who raises over £150 will receive a medal after the event!

A friend accidentally donated to my Facebook fundraiser. Can you give them a refund?

Unfortunately, we can’t issue refunds through Facebook but people can request a refund themselves from Facebook by following the below steps:

Send the donor this link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/162031714239823

• Select – I donated to a fundraiser on Facebook
• Select – I want a refund for my donation(s)
• Select – I made a donation by accident and request the refund.

How do I send in funds raised from my sponsor sheet or given to me directly?

• If you have a Facebook or JustGiving fundraiser set up, you can receive cash or transferred funds (via PayPal, Online Banking etc) from supporters and add the donations to your fundraising page yourself
• Donate raised funds online here: https://www.chas.org.uk/donate – please put your name and “10,000 Steps in November 2023” in the message box so funds can be allocated correctly to you and your challenge!
• Send a cheque to the FreePost address on your fundraising sheet, alongside the sheet itself. Please ensure any donors eligible for GiftAid have ticked the corresponding box in order for us to collect this!
• Transfer the funds directly to our bank account – get in touch with Holly for our bank details – [email protected].

I want to complete the challenge as a team – how do I do this?

JustGiving is great for team fundraising – set up your individual JustGiving page, then you have the option to ‘Create a Team’ and add your team-mates! This links each team member’s JustGiving page to the Team page for a combined total.