About the challenge
What is the challenge?
They are commiting to exercising for 30 minutes every day for 30 days in January to raise funds to help make sure children and young people with cancer, and their families can be together this winter.
Join them today and become part of the fitness community.
How do I register?
Registering is simple.
- Register here to request your t-shirt and set up your fundraiser
- Join our 30 Days of Fitness Facebook Group
- Share, share, share! Tell everyone you know that you are taking on the challenge and ask them to sponsor you. Share on your socials, by SMS, WhatsApp and email.
- Get fundraising
- Take on the challenge
- Support children and young people with cancer
How do I track my fitness?
The best way to track your activity everyday is to manually add your acitivty to "My Fitness Activity," section on your fundraising page. Additionally, your fundraising pack includes a printed tracker to help you monitor your progress throughout the month.
Can I start on any date in January?
YES! This is your challenge, your way! You can start on any date in January and continue for 30 consecutive days.
We want you to take part in a way that works best for you, so you can also increase or decrease the number of days.
Can under 18s take part?
Under 18s are welcome to take part in the challenge, but must be registered by a parent or guardian; and be accompanied by a responsible adult during their participation in the challenge.
You must be over 18 to set up a fundraiser.
Can my friends and family join in?
Yes, of course! The more the merrier. Just share the registration link and ask them to register.
I live outside of the UK – can I join?
Yes – you can join from anywhere. Unfortunately, we can't post out fundraising packs internationally, but you can have all you need in the Resources tab. You will still be a vital part of Team Young Lives.
What happens if I can’t complete the challenge?
We are here with you every step of the way to help you complete your challenge. We have a support team on hand to give advice and top tips on completing your challenge and reaching your fundraising target. Feel free to reach out in the Facebook group for some support.
However, if you can’t complete your challenge, please don’t worry, just make sure to let your sponsors know. If you need any advice or support on completing your challenge, please email
virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
My t-shirt and fundraising pack has not arrived.
We send fundraising packs out twice a week but sometimes they can take 10-14 working days to arrive. If your pack has still not arrived, please contact virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk.
Please note delivery may be affected by Christmas delivery schedules.
I need more information
If you have any questions or queries, feel free to post in our Facebook group. Alternatively, please contact us at virtualchallenges@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
About Fundraising
How do I collect donations?
You will automatically be set up with a fundraiser when you sign up. You can also select to set up a Facebook Fundraiser and connect it to your main fundraising page. These are the easiest ways to collect your sponsorship. All donations come directly to Young Lives vs Cancer, so you don’t have to worry about admin or bank transfers.
You can also fundraise offline. You will also receive a Young Lives vs Cancer sponsorship form with your laces. This can also be found in the Resources tab. To pay this in, deposit your sponsorship raised into your own bank account and then pay it directly onto your fundraising page. Alternatively, there are handy instructions on the form of how to pay this in on our website.
Is there a fundraising target?
We simply just ask everyone to raise as much as they can to support children and young people with cancer. The target is automatically set to £150, as people with targets on their pages raise the most. However, there is no commitment to raise this.
