Our September challenge is back for 2024!
Pull your socks up and get moving for St John’s Hospice as we bring you STEP-tember. This September, we challenge you to complete 13,000 steps a day to raise vital funds for your Hospice.
Everyone who signs up to take part in the challenge will receive a pair of exclusive St John’s Hospice STEP-tember socks!
Each day we must raise over £13,000 to keep providing our expert palliative care to our patients and their families, both here in the Hospice and out in our community. Each step you complete represents £1 that we have to raise to keep providing our invaluable care.
Complete your STEP-tember challenge and raise vital funds to keep us caring.
Not on Facebook? We’ve got you covered.
Head over to our JustGiving campaign to set up your fundraising page and we'll email you with details of how to order your exclusive STEP-tember socks. Please note, most of challenge updates will be shared in the Facebook group.
If you need any further encouragement, you can see what participants have said about our challenges...
“I never thought I would be able to complete this challenge especially with the few minor setbacks I had. But thanks for all your advice and support throughout this challenge. You’re all amazing humans.”
“I've learnt so much through this and I fought my great fear "that I cannot run" for the past 8-10 years or so. Most of all the Hospice deserves this!!”
Is there a registration fee?
There is no charge to join in this challenge and each participant will receive a free pair of St John’s Hospice socks.
How do I get my free socks?
Complete the registration form here
My socks haven’t arrived yet!
Please allow 14 working days from the day of registering to allow your socks to be processed, packed and posted! If you have still not received them please email [email protected]
I’m not on Facebook – can I still take part?
If you’re not on Facebook you can fundraise through JustGiving and register for your socks here. Please keep in mind that most updates will be shared via the Facebook group though.
Why 13,000 steps?
Every day we need to raise over £13,000 to provide our expert palliative care to our patients and their families both at home and in the hospice. Every single step that you complete signifies a £1 that is being raised to fund our care.
Is there a fundraising target?
There is no set fundraising target but we challenge each participant to raise £130.
Each step that you complete, think about the positive impact you are having on our Hospice and the families we serve.
We would love it if you could use this challenge as an opportunity to raise funds which allow us to care for our patients and their families. Setting up a Facebook Fundraiser is a simple and effective way to do this. Create yours here.
How do I edit my fundraiser?
Go to your fundraising page and Click “Edit” under the main image and headline. Make sure that the end date is set to after the challenge finishes!
We would also encourage you to share photos and updates of your challenge on your page to encourage your friends to donate!
How do I track my progress?
You can use our handy tracker which will be sent out with your socks. Alternatively, you can download one from our website (COMING SOON!)
Do I need to send proof of my progress?
No, you do not need to send us proof or verify your activity. It’s your responsibility to track your challenge.
We’d love to see your challenge updates, videos, and photos in our Facebook group, so please do share your journey here!
What happens after I sign up?
The entire challenge will be hosted on the Facebook Group. You will be able to chat with other Hospice Heroes and discuss your top tips and post about your amazing challenge.
Will I receive a welcome pack?
You will receive your socks and tracker in the post but as this is a virtual challenge all other resources and information will be accessible digitally.
Can we take part as a team?
Yes of course! Just set up and share one person’s Facebook fundraiser page and individually register for your socks.
Can my friends and family join?
The more the merrier! Just share the Facebook group link with anyone who would like to join.
I live outside the UK – can I join?
Yes – you can join from anywhere in the world! Unfortunately, we aren’t able to post internationally, but we can email you all the resources you will need.
Is there a minimum age for taking part?
As this event is hosted on Facebook, we ask that all participants who sign up for this are aged 18 or over. However, if you have younger people wanting to take part in the challenge with you we can provide a children’s t-shirt. Just email [email protected]
How will my fundraising help St John’s Hospice?
Around one quarter of our funding is from the NHS, for the remainder we rely on donations from our amazing community. Every penny raised makes a difference to our work, enabling our charity to work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year offering care, compassion and support during one of the most difficult times people face. Your fundraising will help us fund a range of services in the Hospice and in patient homes across North Lancashire, the South Lakes and areas of North Yorkshire.
Do I have to create my fundraiser through Facebook?
If you prefer you can create an online fundraising page through JustGiving here. Alternatively, we have a sponsor form which can be used to collect offline donations. Download your form here.
