Rainbow Walk
Get your loved ones together and walk in colour with our Rainbow Walk for Sands. Choose a date, distance and route that works for you. Wear your brightest colours and raise funds to help save babies' lives.
How to get involved
- Register: sign up and create your fundraising page.
- Plan: choose a date, location and distance. Get your family and friends to join you.
- Fundraise: share your fundraising page and gather sponsors.
- Walk in Colour: complete your walk in your colourful clothing.
“I love my little brother, Zack, so much even though he is in in the stars. I am doing this walk in memory of Zack. We all miss him and Sands gave my mum a lot of support in this time.” - Kayla, age 7.
At just seven years old, Kayla was determined to honour her brother, Zack. With her pink and blue hair bows and rainbow clothes, she walked around the local country park every day after school for a whole week. And if Kayla had her way, she’d have carried on for the whole month! Their Rainbow Walk totalled at 14 miles and they raised over £266 for Sands!
What should my walk look like on the day?
It's up to you! You can choose where you walk and the distance of the walk. Choose a day that means something to you, or simply one when your family and friends are free to join you.
Wear the colours of the rainbow, or any bright colours you like! Plan things to do along the walk or simply take in the nature around you.
However you choose to take part in Rainbow Walk, you’ll be joining a community of people raising funds to support bereaved families and help save babies’ lives.
Join our Facebook community
Join our Facebook community and share ideas, stories and inspiration with other Rainbow Walkers. All Rainbow Walks are welcome! - Join the Facebook Group.
The difference you can make
Sands wants to ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of times. We want to campaign for change and support research so that fewer babies die and that fewer families experience the pain of losing a baby.
Your Rainbow Walk Pack (Coming Soon!)
After registering your walk we will post a Rainbow Walk Pack to you. In the pack will be a letter welcoming you to the community, along with a themed checklist and a special seeded paper dedication card.
The checklist is also available to download as one of our online resources. It is designed to help centre and focus your walk. It can also be great for younger walkers who may be joining you.
The seeded paper dedication card is specially designed biodegradable paper with added flower seeds. Write your baby's name on the card and once home from your walk, you can find somewhere special to plant your card.
If you do have younger walkers joining you or you are feeling extra creative, we also have a downloadable colouring sheet. These are available as an online only resource and can be downloaded for home printing.
FAQ's
Can all ages take part?
Rainbow Walk is open to all ages, its a family friendly fundraiser! You plan your walk to suit those taking part.
How do I sign up?
To sign up to Rainbow Walk you can find the link here
When you register, your fundraising page will be automatically set up for you and your pack posted to your address. Please allow 2 weeks for the pack to arrive.
What will I receive in my pack?
The pack includes a welcome letter, a seeded dedication card and a Rainbow Walk checklist.
There is also a colouring sheet available to download and print at home.
Is there a minimum amount I need to raise?
There isn't a minimum amount, we are grateful for all you are able to raise for Sands.
To show the impact your fundraising can make:
£25 - could provide a bereaved family with a memory box to help create and keep safe precious and lasting memories of their baby.
£36.02 - could answer a call from someone reaching out for support who has been through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.
£98.37 - could help ensure every hospital in the UK has a dedicated Sands volunteer to help healthcare professionals access our training, guidance and support.
How long do I walk for?
It’s up to you, you set the walk to suit you.
How long does my pack take to arrive?
Please allow 2 weeks for your pack to arrive.
You can also download the checklist and additional colouring sheet online.
Can I raise money offline?
Absolutely. You can collect sponsorship in any way you like. Your fundraising page is automatically created when you register to take part, making it easy and hassle-free. If you’d prefer to use a sponsorship form, you can download one here.
Don't worry about filling in the serial number on the form.
After the challenge ends, please scan your completed form and email it to us at fundraising@sands.org.uk so we claim any gift aid. If you’re unable to scan it or send us a clear photo, just drop us an email and we’ll let you know where to post your form.
You can either add your cash donations to your fundraising page as a self donation, or donate them through the Sands website. If you donate through the website, please make sure to mention in the description that the donation is sponsorship for your Rainbow Walk.
Please do not send cash in the post.
Do you have any rainbow walk activites for inspiration?
We include a checklist for your walk within your pack. You can also download the checklist online along with the additional colouring sheet, which is a great extra for younger walkers.
We also have a Facebook group that you can join. Here you will find inspiration from others who have signed up and completed their own walks.