Women’s Aid have launched its flagship annual fundraising challenge, ‘Step Forward for Survivors’.
The Step Forward for Survivors Challenge is calling on the public to show their solidarity with survivors of domestic abuse by running or walking 60 miles during September. You can still sign up to take part in the challenge here.
Every step taken and penny raised will help the charity to make the world a safer place for women and children. By taking part, or donating to support the challenge, Women’s Aid will raise awareness for the 1 in 4 women who will experience domestic abuse within their lifetime. Donations will allow them to continue providing the life-saving support survivors need to heal from abuse.
Just £10 could fund a life-saving conversation between a survivor and a professional on our Live Chat.
You can follow the progress of participants on the Step Forward for Survivors Challenge webpage. You are also able to donate here , if you are keen to support but do not know any individuals or teams participating.
Women’s Aid will be posting regular updates on the Women’s Aid Instagram, highlighting participants’ journeys, fundraising milestones, and sharing survivor stories that show why the challenge is so important. Faye Connelly, Head of Fundraising at Women’s Aid, said:
“With domestic abuse having been declared a national emergency we need your support more than ever. Domestic abuse is at an epidemic level, with 1 in 4 women experiencing domestic abuse in their lifetimes. Support #TeamWomensAid and help us raise life-saving funds for the women and children who access our services every day.
We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you who supports us by taking part in our challenges. Your participation changes survivors’ lives by ensuring they can access the specialist support they need”
