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This June, can you jog 60 miles? 

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Get moving this June! Jog 60 miles in the month of June and raise vital funds so that Sands can continue to support bereaved families at the toughest of times. Together we can continue do all that we can to stop families from experiencing this devastating tragedy.

Together, with your support we will save babies’ lives and support bereaved families.

We are determined to save every life we can, and we will make sure the right care and support is there for every bereaved family, whenever and wherever they need it.

Commit to this challenge and help us make vital steps toward a world where more babies survive, and more families have the happy ending they deserve.

Be part of the team taking on #Jog60MilesForSands

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Sign up and start fundraising by joining the Facebook group:

Jog 60 miles in June
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Join the Sands Jog 60 miles in June Challenge. In this group, find out how to set up a fundraiser, where to register for your free t-shirt and p...

 

Resources:

Digital tracker and FAQ's - download a digital tracker to record your miles here with FAQ's on the back (there's one in your pack also!)

Badges - download badges to share your progress with friends and family.

Sponsorship form - download this form to collet cash donations. You can then pay these onto your Facebook fundraiser and send us a photo/scan of the form to allow us to claim Gift Aid.

You may have questions about the challenge. If you need to speak to a member of our team, you can email miles@sands.org.uk – but we’re quite busy so it may take us a couple of days to get back to you. In the meantime, you can read our FAQs below.

FAQs:

How do I sign up?

To sign up to the challenge, join the Jog 60 Miles in June group by joining the Facebook group.

Once you’re in the group, you can register for your t-shirtset up your fundraiser, get tips, be inspired and find out anything you want to know about the challenge! 

I don’t have Facebook but want to take part. How do I do this?

No problem! Simply fill out the registration form.

We will send you a fundraising pack and t-shirt and you can set up an online fundraiser on JustGiving.

I’ve just signed up, now what?

Firstly, join the Facebook Group for this challenge. Once you’re in the group, you can register for your t-shirtset up your fundraiser, get tips, be inspired and find out anything you want to know about the challenge! 

Is there an entry fee?

There is no entry fee for this challenge but we do however ask you to fundraise as part of your challenge. Facebook Fundraisers are the easiest way to raise money. You can set one up in a few seconds by clicking here. And then it’s really easy to share the page with your Facebook friends.

Is there a fundraising target?

We have no minimum or maximum amount that we would like you to raise. From our point of view, no matter how much money you raise, it will go towards supporting bereaved families across the UK.

Can I just raise money offline with a sponsorship form?

Absolutely. You can collect sponsorship in any way you like. We simply recommend Facebook Fundraisers for this challenge as they’re easy and hassle-free, but if you’d like a sponsorship form, you can download one here.

Can I raise money on another online platform like JustGiving?

Yes, if you would like. Facebook sends the money directly to us and doesn’t charge you or us any fees, but if you would like to set up a fundraising page on another online platform, we recommend JustGiving. 

How do I get my free t-shirt?

We'll send you a t-shirt  after you put your address and t-shirt size in here and set up your fundraiser.

My t-shirt doesn't fit / I ordered a different size. Can you change it?

Of course. Please email shop@shop-sands.org.uk to let us know what size you received, and what size you need. We'll then send a new t-shirt with an envelope to return the other.

When will I get my fundraising pack and t-shirt?

You should receive your pack within 10 working days of signing up. If you don't, please email shop@shop-sands.org.uk and we can look into this for you.

My family want to do the challenge with me. Can they have t-shirts?

No problem! Simply ask them to fill out the registration form here and we will send them fundraising packs and t-shirts.

If they're not fundraising, you can buy additional t-shirts here.

How do I keep track of how many miles I've done?

The Health app on iPhone or Google Fit app on Android both keep track of how many miles you do each day. There’s other apps available so do pick whichever works best for you.  

If you have a pedometer, sports watch, Apple Watch or FitBit, these can usually keep track of your miles too. 

Once you're done for the day, mark off your miles on your paper tracker, included in your pack.

Do I have to jog my miles, or can I walk, run, climb or dance?

It’s up to you! We think most people will jog the miles, but if you want to complete them a different way, then go for it! Just be sure to post your progress and updates on your Facebook Fundraising page so friends and family can cheer you on and we can see how you’re doing too!

What if I don't complete the challenge?

The only thing that matters is that you challenge yourself. Do as much as you can. Every mile helps.

Can I start late or early?

Of course! So long as your complete 60 miles in 30 days, it doesn’t matter if you start early, late or need to miss a day in June.

Someone I know accidentally donated to my Facebook Fundraiser. Can you issue them a refund?

Unfortunately we can’t issue refunds - Facebook must do this. People can request a refund themselves from Facebook by following the below steps:

Send them this link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/162031714239823

  1. Select — I donated to a fundraiser on Facebook
  2. Select — I want a refund for my donation(s)
  3. Select — I made a donation by accident. Find their donation in the dropdown and request the refund.

Do I have to prove I’ve completed the challenge?

You don’t need to prove you’ve completed the challenge – we trust you! You can post videos, pictures and updates on your Facebook Fundraiser and in the group though, so we can see and congratulate you on your progress. Sharing updates is also a great way to show those who have sponsored you that you’re committed to completing the challenge.

How do I send you my sponsorship form?

If you’ve collected cash donations and have a completed sponsorship form, do scan and email this to us at miles@sands.org.uk so we claim any gift aid. If you’re not able to scan or send us a clear photograph, drop us an email anyway and we can let you know where to send your form via post.

Will I get a medal?

Everyone who raises over £150 will get a medal and certificate after the challenge ends. You don't need to do anything to get this. If we need any extra details from you, we'll be in touch.

If you move house, please let us know by emailing miles@sands.org.uk

How do I pay in my fundraising?

If you’ve collected offline fundraising, the easiest way to pay this to Sands if by donating it to your Facebook fundraiser.

If you don't have one, you can also donate on our website. Make sure to say that your money is for your Jog 60 Miles in June challenge so that we can make sure it is added to your total.

If you’re not able to donate this way, then drop us an email to miles@sands.org.uk and we can discuss other ways of getting the donation to us.

When will my medal arrive?

Due to the number of people taking on the challenge, your medal might take a little longer to arrive. Please be patient with us as we send these out.

Can I use Strava?

Yes of course!

Yes of course and you can use this link to the Jog 60 Miles in June Strava site.

Where and when is this challenge?

This is a virtual challenge for everyone so you can do this throughout June at the best time for you. You can do this in your local area. You can do this together with your friends and family. 

How many miles per a day?

The challenge is to jog or run 60 miles during the month of June, therefore you can aim for over 2 miles each day. You can do more some days if you want so you can add in rest days. 

What if I get an injury?

We advise you take every precaution to keep fit and healthy and not undertake any activity that you don't feel comfortable with or that might cause you to hurt yourself. If in doubt, please check with your GP. If you do get injured during the challenge, we encourage you to postpone completing it until you get fit and healthy again - we'll still be here to support you whenever that might be.

What about my friends who aren't on Facebook? Can they donate?

Unfortunately it isn’t possible to donate to a Facebook fundraiser if you don’t have an account. We suggest asking them to transfer you the money, and you paying it to your Facebook fundraiser yourself. You could also donate via our website and adding the challenge name ‘Jog 60 Miles’ and the name of the person you are sponsoring. Please also email miles@sands.org.uk to let us know about this donation. 

My friends donation isn't showing up on my Facebook Fundraiser?

Most donations appear instantly. But sometimes it takes up to 48 hours if they donated via PayPal or if they have slow broadband. But let us know if it still isn't showing in 48 hours and we'll see what we can do.

I can't find my Facebook Fundraiser, can you tell me where it is?

No problem! If you go to your own Facebook Profile Page and scroll down you'll find it there. Or you can click on this link to manage "Your active Fundraisers" - https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/manage

Why has my Facebook Fundraiser closed early?

If your Facebook Fundraiser has automatically closed, we are unable to reopen it and therefore please set up a new fundraiser page here. Both of your online pages will be included in your final total and we are unable to link the two pages together.

I’ve created multiple fundraising pages - can I combine them?

Unfortunately, there isn’t a way to merge fundraising pages. What we suggest is to focus on sharing an updating one of the pages and set the end date to the other page for the next day. Both of your online pages will be included in your final total. 

How do I stay safe in the Facebook group?

Whilst this group is Private, anyone on Facebook can join and view the content. Please take care not to share personal information, including maps sharing your location, and avoid meeting up with or messaging others outside of this group, without taking appropriate precautions. 

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