Brain injury recovery charity

Every step counts!

Fundraise for 3 Million Steps and help brain injury survivors take their next one.

In 2016, Zara had a stroke while driving in Grand Cayman, leaving her with a broken neck, paralysis down her right side and a traumatic brain injury. In 2019, with partner and carer Ian by her side, she walked the length of the UK. That walk became 3 Million Steps – and now we help other survivors keep going. We’d love you to join us!

Zara receiving the UKABIF Stephen McAleese Award for Inspiration 2025
Zara: winner of the Stephen McAleese Award for Inspiration 2025!
£50,000raised so far – and most of it’s already helping survivors
1,065 mileswalked from John O’Groats to Land’s End
2.5 millionsteps each, by Zara and Ian!

Grab your fundraising pack

Everything you need in one place: ideas, how it works, and a sponsor form to print.

Your day, your way

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Pick your challenge

Any day(s) that suit you.

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Tell us

Email info@3millionsteps.org so we can cheer you on.

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Get sponsored online

Set up a JustGiving, Facebook or Instagram fundraiser for 3 Million Steps.

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Or on paper

Use our sponsor form.

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Do it!

Send us your photos and pay in what you’ve raised.

Join the 3MS family!

Mums, dads, kids, colleagues and friends have all taken on challenges for us. Here are just a few of our heroes – your photo could be next!

A big group of 3 Million Steps supporters celebrating by the sea
Side to Side – we made it to Lowestoft!
Fundraisers holding a 100k in 30 days trophy
100k in 30 days!
Two fundraisers with their National 3 Peaks Challenge awards
National 3 Peaks
Two young fundraisers with their certificates and footprint awards
3 Million cm!
A family with bikes holding a 3 Million Steps banner
On your bike!
Three fundraisers in full scuba gear on the high street
Scuba strutting!
3 Million Steps volunteers walking through a cheering crowd
Every step counts!

Need some ideas?

3 Million cm

Walk, jog, run, swim, pedal, paddle, skate or roll 30 km (18.6 miles) – in one go or over a time that challenges you. Go solo or as a team.

Host an event

A sports match, or a fitness event like Move, Sweat, Heal – 3 activities in 3 hours.

Go big

100 km in 30 days, or take on the National 3 Peaks.

A thank you from us

Everyone gets a certificate – and raise £75 or more for your own personalised medal!

Don’t forget Gift Aid

If your sponsors are UK taxpayers, ticking Gift Aid adds 25p to every £1 at no extra cost to them.

Where your money goes

We fund the everyday things that keep recovery moving after hospital – sports kit, iPads, psychology, physio and Pilates sessions – for survivors, families and carers, up to around £300 per application. Know someone who needs support? They can apply here.

Questions? We’re here to help.info@3millionsteps.org · 07588 608508 · Registered CIO in England and Wales no. 1180230