Virtual step challenge covering 1 mile a day – however you like!
Extra Mile Trial
Extra Mile Trial
Step, sprint, cycle or scoot the Extra Mile Trial virtual challenge and make a lifetime of difference with every mile you cover. You choose the month, then just cover a mile a day each day!
Go the extra mile every day for a month to fundraise for Forget Me Not. You can hit your daily target however you like – walk the dog, take a family stroll, or even roller skate.
Sign up online to start getting sponsors, and join our friendly Facebook community where you can share your journey with others, and get reminders of how much of an impact you’ll be making to the lives of local families and children across West Yorkshire.
It’s completely FREE to take part – earn £50 and we’ll send you a Forget Me Not t-shirt, and if you hit £100 we’ll send you a Forget Me Not medal! Everyone gets a digital certificate of completion for taking part.
So sign up now, and if you want to fundraise with a sponsorship form instead of online, you can download that here!
FAQs
Everyone who takes part gets an digital information pack, access to our fundraising community on Facebook, a downloadable “I raised” sign to fill in with your total, and a digital certificate on completion.
If you raise £50, you’ll get a free t-shirt, and if you hit £100 or more, you’ll also get a 2024 Forget Me Not fundraiser medal which will be posted out to you once your challenge has ended.
To sign up, you’ll need to complete this form, then create your fundraiser on Facebook. You’ll then get your own individual profile where you can post your updates, and where your Facebook friends can donate.
You’ll also be able to join our Facebook group, where we’ll be sharing tips and keeping everyone motivated throughout the month!
To track your distance, you can plan your route before you set off, or download an app on your phone to track your mile as you’re doing it.
We don’t ask for proof of your daily miles being completed – we trust you! If for any reason you can’t manage your mile on one day, you can always make it up another day – it’s the total that counts!
Definitely not! Every penny makes a difference to the local children and families we support.
It’s completely up to you, but we recommend starting on the first of the month of your choice – it just makes it easier to track!
Of course! This is a great challenge for the whole family, including any four-legged friends. Maybe you could play games while doing your mile, like – how many different birds can you spot on each walk?
You don’t need to do anything – we’ll get your certificate and medal to you once your challenge has ended. You’ll receive your certificate digitally, and if you’ve raised over £50 or £100 you’ll also get a t-shirt and medal in the post. If you don’t receive anything from us, please let us know at events@forgetmenotchild.co.uk
Yes! If you don’t have Facebook, you can simply use the sponsorship form included in the digital information pack. Some people prefer to do offline fundraising, and that’s fine – you can even mix both together to boost your sponsorship if you like!
Our stories
Born with a serious heart condition, Alfie still wants to do everything other boys his age get up to! Fortunately, Forget Me Not have been on hand since day one to help him and his family make the most of every moment
Alfie’s story
Diagnosed with ventriculomegaly, before she was born, Poppy was not expected to survive the pregnancy. But she’s a very determined little girl. Now 5, she and the whole family is supported by Forget Me Not
Poppy’s story
Talia is mum to Reggie and Albie. Very sadly, in 2020 Reggie passed away suddenly when he was just 5 months old. Here, she tells her story.
Talia’s story
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