How to: WALK WITH US 10,000 steps Challenge, 2021
The steps to make a difference to your life and support others...
Pick the challenge that YOU want to do
A guide to building up to 10,000 steps a day is at (copy and paste into your search bar) https://walkingisfitness.com/2020/12/16/want-to-walk-10000-steps-read-this-first/#:~:text=HOW%20FAR%20IS%2010%2C000%20STEPS,steps%20is%20about%20five%20miles
If you have any health concerns please check with your doctor ahead of taking on new physical activity
Check that you are follow the current governmentCovid-19 safety guidelines: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Setting up a fundraising page is the easiest way to start. It will give you the opportunity to share your event, give an easy way to your supporter to donate and share updates and news about your amazing fundraising activity! How do you set a fundraising page? Visit, top right click on Fundraise for us and follow the instructions, also see below https://www.justgiving.com/wesleyhallmethodistchurchfb?_ga=2.10584884.1649198796.1619095729-730483488.1601303841
Add a photo – did you know that adding photos to your page regularly actually increases donations each time you post!
Set a target – setting a target is not only a great way of motivating yourself, but it’s great also encouraging for your supporters. Letting them know that they are getting you ever closer to your goal may just encourage them to give that little bit more. Plus, there’s no denying how satisfying it is when you see it tip that 100% mark.
Personalise your page – tell people what your motivations are for doing your challenge and what raising money for Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank means to you. Make your fundraising personal. Explain why you’re doing it! Friends and family won’t know how to support you if you don’t tell them, so don’t be shy! Let them know the ways in which they can sponsor you, from online to text giving, to traditional sponsorship.
Don’t be afraid to share your page on your social media – make sure you tell everyone about your fundraising events and keep them updated. Share your page on pay day or on your birthday to encourage sponsorship!
Sending a text, WhatsApp message or message on Messenger – to friends and family is also a great way to encourage people to support you.
Include any money you’ve raised offline – Add your cash and cheque donations to your page so everyone can see how well you’re doing. We can provide you with a sponsorship form if you require one.
Email – lots of your family, friends and colleagues may not be on social media but would like to hear what you are doing adding the link
Photos – We would love you to share your amazing fundraising achievements by connecting with us on Twitter @OnFoodbank or Facebook and Instagram #stokeontrentfoodbank
If you have any questions, want to share your ideas or progress, need a sponsorship form or other ways to pay money in, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline – Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank Community and Business Liaison Co-ordinator email: [email protected]
From the Trustees, Staff, Volunteers and Guests at Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank Thank You for looking to support our vital work.