Aim of Event

 

To walk 100 km across the month of September

 

Why do this walk? 

 

Take advantage of the late summer days to increase your steps whilst supporting a local charity.  Whether you decide to take on a few km each day or in the evenings or do more on weekends, however you choose to walk it’s your choice.   The aim is just to complete the 100 km and to do so within the month of September, so it could be with your family, with your friends, your work colleagues, your dog or just as an individual challenge!

 

We are asking for you to raise a minimum of £20 each, but we are most grateful for any additional sponsorship you might be able to achieve through family and friends for example, during the course of your event.

 

Most smartphones and watches have step trackers on or there are specific apps such as Step Up or Strava which allow individuals to track their daily/weekly steps.  Just make sure you record your weekly throughout September.

 

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How does doing this challenge help Juno Counselling?

 

Juno Counselling is a small charity offering up to 24 weeks of specialist counselling to anyone aged sixteen and over who has been affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives, whenever or however it happened. We are a female-led organisation, serving people of all genders living in Hertfordshire and neighbouring areas, irrespective of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic class, religion or disability. All of our counsellors are volunteers who have undergone specialist training in sexual trauma in order to enable individuals to move forward in their journey towards recovery.

 

Juno Counselling relies entirely on donations and fundraising in order to provide a counselling service. Any donation you can make, however small, has a real impact on the work that we do. All the donations add up, and can allow someone to access the expert trauma counselling which we offer.

· £30 provides a counselling session for someone in need

· £120 provides an assessment session

· £360 provides for 12 weeks of counselling

 

As we are a very small charity we are starting to explore many different ideas and fundraising events which will support us and allow us to grow for the future.  This particular event will be a trial event for us this year.  If successful, we may aim to repeat the event in future years.

 

How do I sign up?

 

Go into Events on the Juno website and this event will be under Walk 100 km Challenge for Juno. To sign up you need to email fundraising@junocounselling.co.uk providing your name and email address and confirming you have read the Important Information area relating to this event on the website so you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of taking part.

 

Do I have to pay to take part?

 

We are just asking for a £20.00 minimum donation per person.   Go to our website and the Local Giving link will be provided.   Please ensure all donations are received by the charity by Friday 15th October 2026.

 

Can my family and friends support too?

 

Yes this would be so appreciated if you feel able.  Thank you please ask them to access our website and the Local Giving site details.  If they are able to put whom they are sponsoring that would be so useful for us to know. 

 

Social Media 

 

We are trying to build our awareness on social media channels also so if are you are happy to post any activity ie photographs you may have during the course of the event and tag us or interact with us this would be appreciated.  We have a social media page on Facebook called Juno or our Instagram page is called  junocounselling.  Please do like and follow us and tag us in on your own social media if you choose to!

 

Important information regarding Health & Safety Risks to participant 

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As this is not an organised walk event mileage is completed by individuals in areas and places of their choice.  The charity therefore has no control over the environment that people walk in and participants are taking part at their own risk.

 

Important guidelines for walkers to consider

 

Please check that you are physically fit before signing up to this challenge.

Please always walk in appropriate suitable footwear ie trainers or comfortable walking shoes/boots appropriate for the area you are walking in.

Please walk in safe well lit spaces.

Always let someone know where you are when you are out walking and when you are likely to be back.

 

GDPR

 

We will not be storing your personal information due to GDPR for use by our charity or for use in signing you up to future events or newsletters.  We will ask you to sign up on our website so we can see who is participating.  We would love to be able to send you a thank you. All emails and personal information you provide will be deleted after the event.   

 

Consent to share images to help interaction and promotion

 

If you are happy to consent to us sharing any personal images or stories that you may send to us during the course of this event on our social media channels send any images to fundraising@junocounselling.co.uk confirming that you consent for us to use them on our social media -  we would love to hear from you! 

 

If you are interested in signing up please email fundraising@junocounselling.co.uk with your name, e mail address and confirmation that you have read the area entitled Important Information on the website so agree to the terms and conditions of taking part.