Why create your own charity walk?
A sponsored walk is one of the easiest and most inclusive ways to fundraise. You can choose a distance that suits you, invite others to join, or take on a personal challenge at your own pace.
Whether you're walking 10 miles in a day, completing a month-long step challenge, hiking a famous trail or organising a team walk with colleagues, every step you take helps fund pioneering ovarian cancer research and awareness.
Walking is great for people of all ages and abilities, making it a fantastic way to bring family, friends, colleagues and communities together while supporting a cause that matters.
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Charity walk ideas
Need some inspiration? Here are just a few ways to create your own sponsored walking challenge.
Walk 10, 25 or 50 miles
Choose a distance and complete it in a day, weekend or over the course of a month.
Sunrise to sunset walk
Challenge yourself to keep walking from sunrise until sunset and invite supporters to sponsor your achievement.
Team workplace walk
Get colleagues involved by organising a lunchtime walk, step challenge or team walking competition.
Coastal or countryside hike
Explore a scenic trail while raising funds for ovarian cancer research.
Memory walk
Walk in honour or memory of someone affected by ovarian cancer and share their story with your supporters.
Walking streak challenge
Commit to walking every day for a month and encourage friends and family to sponsor your consistency.
More information about organising a sponsored charity walk
What is a sponsored charity walk?
A sponsored walk is a fundraising challenge where participants raise money by asking friends, family or colleagues to sponsor them to complete a walking goal. That could be a single long-distance walk, a walking challenge over several days or weeks, or a group event organised in your local area or workplace.
You decide the route, distance and format, making it a fundraising event that works around your schedule and fitness level.
Why organise a sponsored walk?
Sponsored walks are popular because they're simple to organise, accessible to almost everyone and suitable for individuals or groups.
Whether you're fundraising in memory of someone special, celebrating a milestone or simply want to make a difference, a walking challenge gives supporters a clear goal to get behind.
Every donation helps fund life-saving ovarian cancer research and awareness while encouraging healthy habits and bringing people together.
How to organise your charity walk
Choose your challenge
Decide what type of walk you'd like to complete. It could be a countryside ramble, coastal walk, city route, mountain hike, workplace walking challenge or simply walking a certain distance over a month.
Set up your fundraising page
Create your JustGiving page, explain why you're supporting Ovarian Cancer Action and choose a fundraising target that feels achievable.
Invite others to join
Ask friends, family or colleagues to walk with you or sponsor your challenge. Sharing regular updates and photos can help keep people engaged throughout your fundraising journey.
Complete your challenge
Enjoy your walk, celebrate your achievement and thank everyone who supported you along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! Your challenge can be whatever works for you.
You could walk a certain distance in one day, complete a month-long walking challenge, organise a community walk or even take on an iconic hiking route.
The important thing is choosing something you'll enjoy and sharing your fundraising page with family, friends and colleagues.
There's no minimum fundraising target. Choose a goal that feels realistic based on your challenge, the time you have to fundraise and the people you're planning to ask for support.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps fund life-saving ovarian cancer research and awareness.
Yes, a sponsored walk is a great fundraising activity for all ages. Choose a route and distance that's suitable for everyone taking part, and ensure children are supervised throughout the event. It's a wonderful way to spend time together while supporting a life-saving cause.
The easiest way is to create an Ovarian Cancer Action online fundraising page on JustGiving, where supporters can donate securely and easily.
You can also collect cash donations during your event and pay them in afterwards.
Once you sign up, we'll send you everything you need to get started, including fundraising tips, resources and ongoing support to help you smash your target.
Once you sign up, you'll receive expert fundraising advice, dedicated support from our friendly fundraising team and free fundraising materials to help make your event a success. Whether you have questions about planning your walk or need ideas to boost your fundraising, we're here to help.