Walk Your Socks Off | Guide Dogs

All big adventures start with one small step…

This May, conquer our 250,000 steps Facebook challenge and raise money to help people with sight loss step out with confidence.
In return for your efforts, we'll send you a free pair of Guide Dogs branded socks.

About the challenge

When: 1-31 May 2022

Where: Wherever your feet take you

Registration fee: Free

Fundraising target: You can choose your own target, but we suggest aiming for £125! That can buy a starter kit for a new guide dog owner. Find out more about how Guide Dogs spend the funds you raise.

How to join the challenge

Join our Walk Your Socks Off Facebook group to find out how to take part.
Set up your Facebook fundraising page.
Request your free socks.
Invite friends and family to take on the challenge with you.
Conquer 250,000 in May and raise vital funds for Guide Dogs.

Not on Facebook? We’ve got you covered. Head over to our JustGiving to set up your fundraising page.

Your socks, your steps, your adventure. Keep moving throughout May to hit your target – who knows where your steps will take you...

Fundraising tips

This is an amazing fundraiser as I’m out with Rossi anyway so I’m utilising a daily activity for an amazing cause.

WYSO Super Stepper Helen and her dog Rossi

Why should I join #TeamGuideDogs?

Every day 250 more people in the UK lose their sight. We rely on donations to continue our life-changing work with children and adults living with visual impairments, so by walking 250,000 throughout May you can transform lives. Check out our inspiring stories to see how your support makes an impact. By joining our Walk Your Socks Off Facebook group and following the registration steps you’ll receive:

A free pair of Guide Dogs socks.
Access to our Facebook group where you can share updates with fellow challengers.
Awesome downloadable fundraising resources.
Support from our friendly Events Team.

Every penny raised from Walk Your Socks Off will support children and adults living with sight loss in the UK, here’s where your money goes…

£24 could pay for an hour’s advice and guidance from one of our Specialist Education Support Officers.

£44 enables us to produce a tailor-made, large-print book for a child with sight loss, so that they can enjoy reading just like their friends.

£50 could buy a Puppy Raising Kit for the volunteers who look after our pups during their first year.

£116 could buy a Training School Kit for one of our guide dog trainers who will teach pups the specialist skills they need as fully qualified guide dogs.

£125 could buy a Starter Kit for a new guide dog owner, containing everything they need to start a life with their new guide dog.

£332 could provide eight weeks of Early Diagnosis Support to a child with sight loss and their family.

£710 could buy a Birthing Kit containing all the essential equipment for a guide dog mum to safely deliver her puppies.

Your steps and the money you raise will help people with sight loss live the life they choose. Less than 1% of our income comes from government funding.
An hour of a dance class like Zumba could get you a nice 5,000 steps and will wake up both your mind and body!

Getting into your local Parkrun? Run or walk your 5k to add a hefty 6,250 steps to your total. That’s 25,000 if you make every Saturday morning this month! We’ll see you at the start line.

Think on your feet! If you usually get the lift, why not take the stairs instead? Instead of driving to the shops, take a stroll. Your step-count will rocket!

Did you know that if you go up 7,120 stairs in a day, you’ll have climbed the equivalent of Mount Snowdon? 8,810 will take you to the summit of Ben Nevis! And all without leaving the house. (The view might not be as good though.)

A 20-minute walk is about 2,000 steps, or one mile. It’s amazing how quickly the steps stack up!

You don’t have to step out to step up! Marching or jogging on the spot while indulging in your favourite 30-minute TV show can get you a whopping 3,000 steps or more! Movie marathon anyone?

If you fancy going that extra mile (or 25 miles to be exact!), depending on your stride length, you could walk the equivalent of the classic Inca Trail in a mere 50,000 steps! Machu Picchu anyone? They say the first step is the hardest…

A Guide Dogs branded tote bag with the words "I'm a stepper and proud" written on it

Want extra rewards? Raise £125 to get yours!

Calling all steptastic adventurers! If you go the extra mile and raise a life-changing £125 or more* we’ll send you a limited-edition Super Stepper tote bag as an extra reward! (Limited stock available so hurry to get yours!)

*per person

Your donations will help children like Caitlin

Caitlin was born with congenital glaucoma and underwent almost 50 operations before her fifth birthday.

Caitlin says: “I knew a guide dog could help me be even more confident and independent, but I never expected to gain a best friend as well. Honey puts a smile on my face every day with her puppy eyes and wagging tail. She’s my reason to get out of bed in the morning and have a great day. We’re a perfect match.”

Join the Walk Your Socks Off step challenge and raise money to support our life-changing services.

Guide Dogs branded socks on an orange background

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A pair of feet wearing trainers and Guide Dogs' socks

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