Step Up For St Barnabas And Walk 10,000 Steps A Day This March

Did you know a nurse walks on average 10,000 steps per shift? Join the Step Up for St Barnabas challenge and complete 10,000 steps a day this March to raise vital funds for local hospice care.

Whether it’s a morning dog walk or a lunchtime stroll, participants can take on the challenge at their own pace and log steps throughout the month alongside fellow fundraisers.

It’s a simple and straightforward process to get started. Sign up today and secure a spot for free. A fundraising page will be set up automatically, allowing participants to share it with family and friends and ask for sponsorship.

The aim is to raise a minimum sponsorship of £50 each, although there is no limit to how much can be raised.

Every £49.16 raised pays for a physiotherapy or occupational therapy session to maintain a patient’s independence. People with a life-limiting or terminal illness may find that completing activities or basic tasks and maintaining independence can become more challenging.

St Barnabas Hospice offer various physical services including physiotherapies, occupational therapies, exercise classes and more. These are designed to support individuals to maintain their independence and function in line with individual goals.

Michelle Johnson, Senior Physiotherapist at St Barnabas, says: “I think there’s a big misconception within palliative rehabilitation that goals aren’t achievable, but that’s what we’re about. We support with anything from trying to get up steep hill in Lincoln to simply sitting up more in bed – it’s very much unique to a patient and what they would like to achieve. It’s a real privilege to be in that position to work with people at such a vulnerable time of their lives.”

Natalie McGann, Senior Physiotherapist at St Barnabas, adds: “The realisation patients have when they hit their goals or make progress towards them, is just really rewarding to see. Small changes can make such a difference to them and that means a lot.”

By taking on this challenge and fundraising, participants will be directly contributing towards the funding of these vital services and helping to provide essential hospice care to over 12,000 people annually.

Sign up today and make every step count. Complete 10,000 steps a day in March and receive a certificate when finished to mark the achievement.

To sign up, please visit: stbarnabashospice.co.uk/events/step-up

To find out more about St Barnabas’ services, please visit: stbarnabashospice.co.uk/