Past Challenges & Events
From 1,065 miles across Britain to swims, bingo nights and concerts – thank you to everyone who’s stepped up for us.
Since 2019, Zara, Ian and our amazing supporters have walked, run, paddled, sung and played bingo to raise money for brain injury survivors and their families. Here are some of the challenges that got us where we are today.
Our big walks
JOGLE – John O’Groats to Land’s End
Three years after a stroke, broken neck and traumatic brain injury, Zara walked the length of Britain with Ian – the walk that started 3 Million Steps.
The story & the film
Side to Side – St Davids to Lowestoft
From the westernmost point of Wales to the easternmost point of England in 60 days – stopping off to give talks to neuro-physios, support groups and colleges along the way.
Stages & routeOur supporters’ challenges & events
1 Million Steps from my front door
During lockdown, Susan walked 1,005,000 steps from her front door along Surrey and Sussex trails – then capped it off by climbing Scafell Pike. Read Susan’s story →
Canoeing the Broads
Teams from CBRE Managed Services, Telereal Trillium and Aviva paddled 13 km from Norwich to Surlingham in Canadian canoes.
The Great South Run
Our runners took on the 10-mile Great South Run in Portsmouth – and others ran a Virtual 10 Miler wherever they were.
JPUH Concert
“One More Step Along The Way” – a fundraising concert in aid of 3 Million Steps.
Mark & Scott’s National 3 Peaks in 24 hours
Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours – 23 miles of walking, 3,064 m of climbing and 462 miles of driving.
Zara & Emma’s 3 Million cm Swim
After a brain injury, Zara lost the ability to float, let alone swim – Emma taught her again. From September 2023 to March 2024 they each swam 3 million cm (30 km, 1,200 lengths) at Lowestoft’s Everyone Active, smashing PBs along the way and raising over £1,000 plus Gift Aid. Take it on yourself →
Mr Fantastic Bingo
A night of bingo, laughs and prizes – eyes down for brain injury recovery!
Paul’s More Steps to Recovery
After a brain aneurysm and two strokes, Paul walked the Wherryman’s Way – his final recovery goal – to raise money for others.
3 Million Steps Fun Day
Our own family fun day, with games, races, stalls and treats for all ages – and a great day out for survivors, families and the whole community.
Move, Sweat, Heal
Three activities in three hours! A packed fitness fundraiser with Totally Shredded and The Jungle Body – and a hall full of 3 Million Steps T-shirts.
Suffolk OTs walk 3 Million Steps
Suffolk County Council’s occupational therapy teams logged three million steps, with group walks across the county and a final step at Endeavour House during OT Week – raising £455 and awareness of OT.
Paw & Order Awards Evening
Paw and Order chose us as the charity for their first awards evening – with special guest Shaun Wallace, “The Dark Destroyer” from The Chase.
More of our amazing fundraisers
100k in 30 days
100 km in a month – one step, pedal or stroke at a time.
3 Million cm
Our youngest fundraisers smashed their own 3 Million cm challenge!
On your bike!
A family day out on two wheels – with a banner to prove it.
Scuba strutting!
Why walk in trainers when you can walk in flippers?
Want more ideas?
Find challenge ideas, our info pack and sponsor form on our Fundraise for us page.
Get the fundraising packYour challenge could be next!
Any distance, any pace, any day(s) that suit you – and every step helps a brain injury survivor.