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  • Facebook Challenge: 500,000 Steps In October

Facebook Challenge: 500,000 Steps In October

Commit to a new challenge 
  
We're challenging you to complete 500,000 steps throughout the month of October for our charity – and get sponsored to do it.  

It couldn't be easier to get involved. All you need is a Facebook account and to follow these simple steps:   

  • Join our challenge Facebook Group  
  • Register to take part and set up your Facebook Fundraiser page  
  • Start sharing your progress!  

Once you’ve registered we’ll send you your FREE challenge t-shirt. We aim to get all t-shirts out within 14 days. Thank you for your patience at this really busy time. 

 
The key to success is consistency. Keep moving and you will achieve your goal. 

📅 1 Oct 👉 walk 16,129 steps 

📅 2 Oct 👉 kick a football around the park with your mates for over an hour 

📅 3 Oct 👉 walk the kids to/from school plus take a stroll at lunchtime 

📅 4 Oct 👉 mow your lawn and your neighbours 

📅 5 Oct 👉 walk to and from an hour's Zumba class 

..... 

Keep going! 

..... 

📅 30 Oct 👉 trek seven miles up a mountain  

📅 31 Oct 👉 DONE! 500,000 steps completed 🥳 

Plus, by being part of our Facebook community, you can meet other like-minded challengers, share your progress and check in for a dose of motivation when you need it most.  

Hope to see you there soon! 


If you have any queries about our 500,000 Steps In October Challenge, feel free to peruse our Frequently Asked Questions.



    Published: 10th January, 2022

    Updated: 16th August, 2022

    Author: Kam Reehal

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