Big Steps for Small Feet

Date
22 June 2024
Location
South Downs coastal trek
Distance
Approx. 42km
Registration fee
£40
Fundraising target
£350

About the event

Big Steps for Small Feet

'Big Steps for Small Feet' is a chance for our charities to unite as one, in togetherness and hope, raising awareness for a cause that is close to each and every one of us. It's an opportunity to show the world that collectively we can make a difference.

This June we return to take on the incredible South Downs coastal trek starting just outside Brighton and taking you on 42km of testing, undulating terrain before finishing at Beachy Head. Once again, making Big Steps for Small Feet. We hope to give those who need it the chance to walk and talk together and unite to raise money for charities working to support bereaved families every day.

When your child dies, your whole world is shattered. You can feel alone and as if no one understands your pain. Bereaved parents, and those who have been affected by child loss, tell us they feel like they’ve lost a part of themselves and are unsure who to talk to or where to channel their feelings.

By taking on the South Downs Challenge 2024, you can change this. Join with us for Big Steps for Small Feet and together we can make a difference by raising awareness and funds for one of the following 7 charities:

Anam Casa Fasgadh, Bliss, Child Bereavement UK, Held In Our Hearts, The Lullaby Trust, Sands, Twins Trust and Tommy's.

If you join Team Tommy's for Big Steps for Small Feet you'll get first class care! You can expect to receive:

  • A Tommy’s t-shirt
  • Fundraising support, ideas and tips
  • A dedicated team at Tommy's, who will give you one to one support all the way
  • e-newsletters and regular phone calls to keep you motivated
  • Access to our online shop to enable you to order whatever fundraising materials you need

This June we return to take on the incredible South Downs coastal trek starting just outside Brighton and taking you on 42km of testing, undulating terrain before finishing at Beachy Head. Once again, making Big Steps for Small Feet.

A father whose son was stillborn is calling for people to join him in climbing Ben Nevis to see the sunrise from the mountain the weekend before Father’s Day to help other bereaved parents and families. Big Steps For Small Feet has been organised by Michael McGuire from Fort William in memory of his son Kyle, raising funds for ten charities supporting anyone affected by the death of a child, including his own Anam Cara Fasgadh, which provides respite accommodation for families.

For more information please contact the Sporting Events team [email protected]

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