Challenge yourself

Grab your pup and tick off 75 miles on your walkies this October! Your efforts will raise essential funds to provide care and support for families affected by motor neurone disease (MND), as well as funding life-changing research aimed at finding a cure.

Get registered, set up your fundraiser, and we'll send you a free beanie hat and dog bandana to get you started.

Join the challenge today

Claim your rewards!

As you take on this amazing challenge, you'll unlock fundraising materials and a chance for you and your furry companion to receive your very own medals for your fundraising efforts!

Join the challenge to claim your FREE beanie hat, dog bandana, tracker and sponsor form!

Raise £150 to claim special challenge medals for both you and your dog to celebrate your huge achievement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before registering

How do I register?

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Registrations open on Monday 18 August, from then you can register for the challenge here - this is where you can order your FREE beanie hat and dog bandana too!

I don't think I can complete 75 miles in October, can I adapt the challenge?

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Absolutely, we are happy for you to adapt the challenge to suit you and your dog.

Do I have to pay?

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The challenge is free to take part in. We hope people will take part and raise money to support families affected by MND.

When is the registration deadline?

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The challenge starts on Wednesday 1 October 2025 and runs until Friday 31 October 2025. We recommend participants join as soon as possible, but you'll be able to join the challenge up until 17 October 2025.

After registering

How can I share my challenge progress and encourage donations?

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Share videos, pictures, and posts to your Facebook or personal fundraising page and on your social media pages. For friends and family who aren't on Facebook, be sure to email and WhatsApp too!

There are also resources available on our Fundraising Zone to help you raise more awareness and sponsorship for your challenge.

Can I use a different fundraising platform or a sponsor form instead of what you've suggested?

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Sure! If you'd prefer to use another platform or good old fashioned sponsor forms, that's absolutely fine. You can visit the dog walk challenge's digital fundraising pack and download a sponsor form there or set up a JustGiving page.

Can the money I raise go towards a Tribute Fund or Fightback Fund?

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Yes, if you'd like the money you raise to be recorded in a loved ones tribute or fightback fund that's not a problem. Email fundraising@mndassociation.org with your details, the name of the Fund and a link to your fundraising page and the team will organise that for you.

I haven't received my challenge beanie hat and dog bandana yet.

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We'll aim to send all packs within 10 days of registration. Please be patient with us as we're a small team. If you haven't received yours within 14 days please email fundraising@mndassociation.org.

How much money do I have to raise?

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There is no minimum sponsorship target to take part in the challenge. Every penny counts. The more money you can raise, the more support we can provide for people living with MND today. Find out more about how the money you raise makes a difference.

How could I get more people to donate to my challenge?

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We'll be sharing lots of tips and advice along the way, so make sure to keep a lookout. There are also resources available on our Fundraising Zone to help you raise more awareness and sponsorship for your challenge. Our biggest top tip is to keep friends and family updated with your challenge progress by regularly updating your fundraising page.

Where does my sponsorship money go?

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All of the money donated on your MND Association fundraising page, Facebook fundraiser or JustGiving will come straight to the MND Association which means you don't have to worry about transferring any money or handling any cash. Once we receive the funds we turn it into care and support for families affected by MND and fund vital research to better understand MND, develop treatments and one day find a cure.

75 mile Dog Walk in October

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