2,000 Burpees for Guide Dogs

A burpee is a full body exercise where you start standing, squat, place the palms of your hands on the floor, jump back into a plank position, return to the squat position, and then jump into the air. More about what a burpee is and the different variations of a burpee.

There are lots of variations of a burpee – choose whichever one best suits you.

You can register today by following these easy steps…

1. Join our 2,000 Burpees for Guide Dogs Facebook group
2. Set up your Facebook fundraiser
3. Request your free Guide Dogs t-shirt
4. If you don’t have Facebook but would still like to take part in the challenge, you can fundraise by setting up a JustGiving page. Please note, challenge updates will be shared in the Facebook group.

The entire challenge will be hosted on the Facebook group. You will be able to chat with other likeminded legends, receive and share top tips and post about your amazing challenge. You will also receive information and tips from Guide Dogs via your Facebook fundraiser.

There is no registration fee or costs for the t-shirt. If you would like to make a donation to your own Facebook fundraiser to cover the cost of postage that would be greatly appreciated.

There isn’t a fundraising target for 2,000 Burpees for Guide Dogs, however we think this epic physical challenge will be a brilliant way of fundraising for Guide Dogs. So, we have set your fundraising page target to £120. If you would like to change this, follow these steps… 

Facebook Fundraiser

1.  Go to your fundraising page
2. Click “Edit” under the main image and headline
3. Make the relevant changes
4. Then click "Save" in the top right

JustGiving

1. Log into your JustGiving account
2. Click “Edit” on the top right 
3. Make the relevant changes
4. Then click “Save Target”

Facebook is a super easy way to fundraise, but we understand not everyone has access. You can also fundraise through JustGiving by setting up a JustGiving page.

You could use the handy burpee tracker which will be sent to you alongside the t-shirt (if you have requested one) or visit our fundraising resources page to download your burpee tracker. 

This is a virtual challenge and as such we will not be sending welcome packs. However, should you need any additional physical fundraising resources let us know and we will pop these in the post. Alternatively, visit our fundraising resources page and download these for free.

Yes of course. Just share one person’s Facebook fundraiser page and individually register for a t-shirt (if required).

The challenge is suitable for all ages and abilities. However, as this event is hosted on Facebook, we ask that all participants who sign up for this event are aged 18 or over.

The challenge runs from 1 – 28 February. We would encourage everyone to try and complete the challenge within this timeframe, however, if you would like to take part in March or extend the challenge, that is absolutely fine.

Please note, your Facebook fundraiser will automatically close on 28 February 2022 and no more donations will be accepted so we would advise setting up a JustGiving page from the beginning which can be kept open longer if you are planning to complete your burpees at a later date.

Click on the box that says "select address", it may appear as if it is greyed out, but the address will then show.

Guide Dogs relies on donations to continue our life-changing work. Every pound raised makes a difference to people in the UK living with sight loss. The money you raise will help us provide life-changing services for thousands of people with a vision impairment. From covering the costs of our working guide dogs, including food, vets’ bills and ongoing training, to empowering young people with sight loss by teaching them independent living skills. We couldn’t do this vital work without our amazing supporters like you.

The quickest and easiest way to collect sponsorship is through donations directly to your Facebook fundraiser page. However, you can also accept offline donations for your challenge too. Please visit our fundraising resouces page to download your sponsorship form.

Don’t worry! Our Facebook group is a great team who are full of tips and would be happy to support you. Or feel free to give us a call on 0345 143 0200 or email on events@guidedogs.org.uk. We would love to chat with you!

Alternatively, have a look at our additional resources and top tips.

There are several ways you can pay in your sponsorship money:

1. Online via your Facebook fundraiser or JustGiving page. Facebook and JustGiving transfer donations to Guide Dogs automatically so you do not need to do anything.
2. By phone using a debit or credit card on 0345 143 0200
3. By cheque made payable to Guide Dogs.
4. By BACS emailing events@guidedogs.org.uk for bank details
5. If you’ve raised sponsorship money offline please use the sponsorship form and send it to: Guide Dogs - Events Team, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Hillfields, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YG.

1. Go to your fundraising page
2. Click “Edit” under the main image and headline
3. Make the relevant changes.
4. Then click "Save" in the top right.