Step-tember

Can we walk the length of Gwent?

This September, the Age Cymru Gwent team is stepping up to the challenge!

We're aiming to collectively walk 624 miles throughout September — the equivalent of the area of Gwent — to raise money for Age Cymru Gwent and the vital services we provide to older people and communities across the region. Whether you're walking to work, taking the dog for an extra stroll, heading out on a weekend walk or simply getting a few more steps into your day, every step counts towards our 624-mile goal.

Why are we doing it?

At Age Cymru Gwent, we want to change the way we age.

Across Gwent, our teams provide a wide range of support to help people live safely, independently and with dignity. From helping people resettle after hospital stays, to providing domestic and caring services, supporting people with housing needs and helping to prevent homelessness, our staff work every day to make a difference in their communities.

We're a small charity with a big commitment to the people we support. Fundraising helps us continue providing the high-quality services that people across Gwent rely on. So, this September, we're putting our best foot forward!

624 miles. One month. One team.

The challenge is simple:

🚶 Walk
📍 Track your steps
📸 Share your walks
💬 Encourage each other
💷 Raise what you can

You don't need to be a fitness fanatic and you don't need to walk a certain distance every day. The challenge is completely free to take part in, and you can do it at your own pace. We'll also be organising group walks during evenings and weekends, giving everyone the chance to get outside, get some fresh air and spend time with colleagues you might not normally work with.

More than just steps

September can be a great time to get outdoors before the darker winter months arrive. A short walk can be a chance to clear your head, get some fresh air and take a break from the day. And there's a social side too! We'll have a group where participants can share their step totals, photos from their walks, encouragement and — inevitably — some questionable Welsh weather stories! 🌦️

How you can help us reach 624 miles

You can support our challenge even if you can't take part through the following ways:

• Donate to our effort / share our fundriasing page with family, friends and colleagues here 
• Send us some encouragement here

Every donation, share and word of encouragement will help us get closer to our goal.

624 miles. September. Let's get stepping!