About the challenge
What is the challenge?
They are getting on their walking boots and walking 80 miles between the 1-30 September to raise funds to support children and young people with cancer.
Why 80 miles?
How do I sign up?
Signing up is simple.
- Sign up here to request your shoelaces and set up your fundraiser
- Once you have signed up, you’ll receive your own fundraising page
- Join our Walk 80 Miles Facebook Group
- Share, share, share! Make sure to tell everyone you know that you are taking on the challenge and ask them to sponsor you. Share on your socials, on SMS and WhatsApp and via email
- Get fundraising
- Take on your Walk 80 Miles challenge in September
- Support children and young people with cancer
How do I track my miles?
The best way to track your distance is with a fitness tracker watch. You can sync your fitness tracker to your fundraising page under "My Fitness Activity," or manually add your distance there. Additionally, your fundraising pack includes a printed tracker to help you monitor your progress throughout the month.
You can also join our Walk 80 Miles Strava club
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
Can I change the distance and dates of the challenge?
This is your challenge, your way! We want you to take part in a way that works best for you. You can increase or reduce the distance and can change the dates if September doesn’t work for you.
We suggest you just let your supporters know your plans and update your page.
Can under 18s take part?
Under 18s can take part when accompanied and supervised by an adult. To sign up and set up a fundraising page you must be over the age of 18.
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.
My shoeslaces or 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
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 higher targets on their pages raise the most. However, there is no commitment to raise this.
