Virtual walking challenges

Choose a cover photo that really shows what your challenge is all about. It’s the biggest image on your fundraiser, so make it stand out to grab people’s attention.

Personally invite your friends and family to support your fundraiser. Ask them to share your posts to help spread the word.

Keep your audience in the loop by regularly reminding them about your challenge. Share success stories, milestones, and thank-you messages to keep the content fresh and engaging. 

Already reached your £150 target? Congratulations! Your shiny Guide Dogs medal is on its way to you. But why stop now? Keep the momentum going by updating your fundraiser goal to keep those donations flowing.  

You are challenged to conquer 100km throughout October. The challenge runs from 1-31 October 2024. Every penny raised will help support children and adults living with sight loss. 

1. Join our 100km Dog Walk in October Facebook group to learn how to participate, set up your Facebook fundraiser, and get details on how to order your free bandana!
2. Invite friends and family to take on the challenge with you.
3. Conquer the 100km Dog Walk in October challenge and raise vital funds for Guide Dogs.

There is no registration fee or costs for the bandana. 

Follow this to request a Guide Dogs bandana. The bandanas will be dispatched on a weekly basis. 

The fundraising target is £150. This amount can provide a starter kit for a new guide dog partnership, ensuring they have everything they need to embark on their journey together.

You could use the handy tracker which will be sent to you alongside your bandana (if you have requested a one). If not, you can download the tracker here. 

No, you do not need to send us proof or verify your activity. It’s your responsibility to track your challenge, but feel free to share updates, videos, and photos in the 100km Dog Walk in October Facebook group, we would love to see the adventures you embark on.

The entire challenge will be hosted on the Facebook Group. You will be able to chat with other like-minded legends, receive and share top tips and post about your amazing challenge. 

This is a virtual challenge and as such we will not be sending welcome packs, but you will receive your bandana and distance tracker in the post. We have a variety of handy fundraising resources online.

Yes of course. Just share one person’s Facebook fundraiser page or the JustGiving page and individually register for the bandana (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.

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. Follow this link to find out more about how your money helps. 

That’s not a problem, please follow the link to set up a JustGiving page. Remember to share your JustGiving page with your friends and family.