Step Up walking challenge
Walk 280,000 steps in May and step up for blood cancer. Join the blood cancer community and complete your step count challenge!
Information
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Date
1-31 May 2025
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Where
Anywhere
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Minimum sponsorship
Suggested minimum sponsorship £150 – get free fundraising rewards!
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Entry fee
Free, no entry fee
Step up for the 280,000 people living with or in remission from blood cancer in the UK.
How to step up and take part
How to hit your steps
Walk your way – hit 9,000 steps a day throughout May, or take on longer weekend walks with friends and family. Take on a team step challenge or go solo. However you move, you’ll be part of something bigger.
Every pound you raise helps to fund life-changing blood cancer research.
Your first steps:
Step 1: Sign up for free
Step 2: Plan your walks
Step 3: Spread the word and share your JustGiving page
Step 4: Start fundraising and get free merchandise
Step 5: Step Up in May!
Get the details on every step and start planning your walking challenge by signing up today for free.
Why take part?
“It’s been a massive shock. Dad had completed a 200-mile bike ride for charity at the age of 73. We had no reason to suspect cancer. We wanted to do something to show our support and raise money for vital blood cancer research. Therefore, as a family we’re taking part in this challenge. We want to show dad we’re with him every step of the way.”
What to expect from us
As a Blood Cancer UK participant you will receive:
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A medal when you raise £100
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A t-shirt when you raise £50
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Access to the Facebook community group
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Training tips to help your reach your steps
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Social media shareables to support your online fundraising and other fundraising support
Just £45 could fund our support team to provide emotional and practical support to you or your loved ones
FAQ's about the Step Up walking challenge
Nothing, it's totally free. There is no entry fee. Get your shoes on and step up straight away.
This is a virtual step challenge. You can take on your challenge anywhere - walk on a treadmill, hike up a mountain, or walk your dog with a friend!
You can track your steps using:
- A fitness tracker or smartwatch (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, etc.)
- A health app on your phone (Apple Health, Google Fit, etc.)
- A pedometer or step-counting app
Every pound raised supports Blood Cancer UK’s research and support services. Here’s how your donations make an impact:
- £45 can fund the support team to provide emotional and practical advice.
- £100 means researchers can analyse 120 blood cell samples.
- £250 can support a day of cutting-edge research to find better treatments.
Explore our full list of FAQ's, or get in touch with our fundraising team.
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