FAQs
Fundraising and Challenge FAQs
How do I sign up?
To sign up to the challenge, register for your FREE running buff and fundraising pack here.
When you register, your fundraising page will be automatically created for you.
Where and when is the challenge?
This is a virtual challenge so you can do it throughout April at a time that best suits you. You can jog in your local area, park or gym. You can jog together with your friends and family.
Is there an entry fee?
No. Taking part in the Jog 1 Mile a Day in April challenge for Dementia UK is free!
Is there a fundraising target?
There is no fundraising target for this challenge – we just ask you to raise as much as you can for families affected by dementia.
How do I get my free running buff?
Once you register for the challenge and set up a fundraising page, we’ll send your free running buff. Please note it may take up to two weeks to arrive.
Can I raise money offline with a sponsorship form?
You certainly can. We’ll send you a sponsorship form in your fundraising pack, but if you need more than one form, simply download and print more copies here.
How can I send in sponsorship money I’ve collected offline?
The easiest way to send cash donations to Dementia UK is by donating to your online fundraising page. Alternatively, you can:
Donate via our website
Please email virtualevents@dementiauk.org for your supporter reference number.
Send in a cheque made payable to Dementia UK. Enclose a note including your full name, the email address that you used to register for your running buff, and an explanation that you raised the money for the Jog 1 Mile a Day in April challenge. Post it to us at:
Dementia UK
7th Floor
One Aldgate
London
EC3N 1RE
Make a payment by phone by calling 0300 365 5500
How do I keep track of how many miles I've done?
Strava is a free, easy to use app that can track your kilometers throughout April. We highly recommend downloading it for this challenge. Be sure to connect the app to your fundraising page, or add your miles manually, to keep your supporters up to date. You will also receive a Jog 1 Mile a Day in April tracker with your fundraising pack, which you can use to tick off your kilometres.
How do I get in touch?
If you have any questions about the event, you can contact us at virtualevents@dementiauk.org or 020 8059 4400.
If you need the support of our Admiral Nurses, you can call 0800 888 6678 (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm), email helpline@dementiauk.org or visit our website https://www.dementiauk.org/get-support/.
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