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Virtual Walking

10,000 Steps a Day in January

Give your daily steps a purpose in 2025. Every step you take and every pound you raise will help to ensure that no one faces dementia alone.

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You can complete the 10,000 Steps a Day in January challenge at your own pace and in your own way, and getting started is easy!

How?

  1. Join our 10,000 Steps a Day in January Facebook Group.
  2. Request your FREE Dementia UK t-shirt.
  3. Create and personalise your fundraising page.

Once you’ve done that, start spreading the word about your challenge to family and friends.

In the run-up to the challenge and throughout January, you’ll be able to connect with thousands of other participants in our Facebook Group – and feel an incredible sense of achievement when you reach your step goal at the end of the month!

We can’t wait to welcome you to Team Dementia UK!

If you have any questions, please take a look at our FAQs below or contact us at virtualevents@dementiauk.org

Can you tell me more about the event?

We are challenging you to take 10,000 steps every day throughout the month of January. Where and how you chose to walk each day is up to you!

Once you register, you’ll receive a FREE Dementia UK t-shirt, sponsorship form and paper tracker. You’ll also have the chance to connect with hundreds of other steppers in our Facebook Group.

With every step you take, and every penny you raise you will help our specialist dementia nurses offer a lifeline to more families when they need it most.

How do I register for the challenge?

You can register for the challenge here. Then make sure to join our incredible 10,000 Steps a Day in January Facebook Group, where you can meet your fellow steppers and find out anything else you’d like to know about the challenge.

Once you have registered and set up your fundraiser, you’ll be ready to go!

Is there a registration fee?

Taking part in the 10,000 Steps a Day in January challenge for Dementia UK is free!

Is there a fundraising target?

There is no fundraising target for this challenge – we just ask you to raise as much as you can for families affected by dementia.

How can I send in sponsorship money I’ve collected offline?

The easiest way to send cash donations to Dementia UK is by donating to your online fundraising page. Alternatively, you can:

  • donate via our website
  • send in a cheque made payable to Dementia UK. Enclose a note including your full name, the email address that you used to register for your t-shirt, and an explanation that you raised the money for the 10,000 Steps a Day in January challenge. Post it to us at:

Dementia UK

7th Floor

One Aldgate

London

EC3N 1RE

How do I fundraise?

When you registered we created you a GoFundMe fundraising page. We recommend sharing your fundraising page with friends, family and colleagues and let them know why you’re taking on the 10,000 Steps a day challenge.

Where do donations to my fundraising page go?

All donations made to your fundraiser will be sent directly to Dementia UK by GoFundMe. These vital donations will help support families facing dementia.

How do I get my free t-shirt?

To register for your t-shirt, please complete the registration form. It will take up to two weeks for your t-shirt to arrive. However, we do expect there may be some delays due to festive post, so please do bear with us.

I still haven’t received my t-shirt – where is it?

We’re sorry to hear you haven’t received your t-shirt yet. If you have waited two weeks since completing the registration form, please email virtualevents@dementiauk.org and we will investigate.

Can I get more than one t-shirt for the challenge?

We send out one t-shirt per participant. If you would like to buy some additional Dementia UK branded items, please visit our shop. You’ll find tote bags, adult and children’s t-shirts here!

Where and how can I complete my steps?

You can complete your steps wherever you like, however you like! Just make sure you record your daily steps tally and keep your sponsors updated on your progress.

How do I record how many steps I do each day?

Strava is a free, easy to use app that can track your steps throughout January. We highly recommend downloading it for this challenge. Find out more about the steps tracker. You will also receive a 10,000 Steps a Day in January tracker with your t-shirt, which you can use to tally up your steps too.

Can I start early or late?

Of course! Our Facebook Group is active in January, when the majority of people are likely to take part, but you can do this challenge whenever is best for you. The more participants we have, the more families can receive the life-changing support of our specialist dementia nurses.

Can I do more or less than 10,000 steps a day?

Absolutely. This is your challenge, and you can tailor it to suit you. Just be clear with your supporters about how far you are intending to go each day and keep them updated regularly with your progress.

What safety precautions should I take?

Safety should be your top priority when taking part in the 10,000 Steps a Day in January challenge. You know yourself best and we encourage you to think about the distance you walk at one time. If you are walking alone, make sure someone you trust knows your plans, always carry a fully charged phone with you, and please do stay alert. We’d also advise taking rest days whenever you feel you need them, and staying hydrated.

What if I don’t complete the challenge?

The only thing that matters is that you challenge yourself and enjoy raising awareness and funds so our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can support families. Do as much as you can. Update your sponsors regularly, be clear about how far you’ve come in your challenge, and make sure they are still happy to donate to Dementia UK.