Brain injury recovery charity
3 Million Steps
Helping brain injury survivors, their families and carers take their next step – one step at a time.
We’re helping to provide the equipment and services needed by brain injury survivors and their carers, so they can concentrate on their recovery after discharge – and once again live with dignity and self-worth.
£50,000+
raised – and most of it’s already helping survivors and their families.
1,065 miles
walked by Zara and Ian – John O’Groats to Land’s End (2019)
PLUS 515 miles – Side to Side, St Davids to Lowestoft (2022)
Award winnerUKABIF Stephen McAleese Award for Inspiration 2025
How we help
Our story
It all started with one step
In 2016, Zara suddenly lost consciousness at the wheel – a stroke or possibly a seizure – and crashed, leaving her with a broken neck, paralysis down her right side and a traumatic brain injury.
Three years later, with partner and carer Ian by her side, she walked the length of Britain. That walk became 3 Million Steps.
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Ways to support us
Donate
Every pound helps a survivor take their next step. Add Gift Aid for 25p extra per £1.
Donate now →Fundraise
Walk, swim, roll or host an event – your day, your way.
Get the pack →Shop
Eco-friendly gifts and clothing from our charity shop.
Visit shop3ms.org →Watch the film
The JOGLE Movie – download or DVD, all proceeds to 3MS.
Buy the film →Free donations
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Sign up to easyfundraising and over 8,000 brands – including Amazon, John Lewis, eBay and Booking.com – will donate to 3 Million Steps every time you shop, at no extra cost to you.
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Book Zara & Ian to speak
An inspiring, true story of brain injury recovery – told by the survivor and the carer. For businesses, schools, health teams and community groups.
★ Award-winning · In person or online
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What’s on
Come and say hello
Find our stalls at community events across Norfolk and Suffolk – or volunteer with us and get free entry.
On social media
#ThoughtfulThursday #stepstowards who chooses #braininjuryawareness #RecoveryForAll 👣💙Repost: Alpha Mindset 🙏
#TruthTuesday #stepstowards Replacing misunderstanding with empathy #braininjuryawareness #RecoveryForAll 👣💙Repost: fb TBI Support Daily 🙏
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Questions? We’re here to help.info@3millionsteps.org · 07588 608508 · Registered CIO in England and Wales no. 1180230