Every year over 50,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer. Orchid exists to save the lives of men from male cancers through educational campaigns, raising awareness, providing dedicated Support Services and funding a world class research programme.

As a small charity, we need your support to help us raise vital funds to ensure that we can continue to reach men with important male cancer messages and provide support to those who need us.

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You've probably heard that everyone should aim to do at least 10,000 steps every day? But are you aware of the benefits of consistently hitting that target? From losing weight to improving heart health and building muscle, getting enough steps in is a great indicator of a healthy and active lifestyle. But sometimes it can be hard to push yourself to reach that step goal. Well not anymore with our Virtual Steps Challenge. Build up the amount of steps you do over the course of 30 days, until you reach the goal of completing 10,000 steps in a single day. Once you’ve reached your goal, you'll have earned you digtial medal and certificate.

Here’s how to take part:

1) Register your details using the “Join Virtual Event” button above.

2) Set up your online fundraising page here 

3) You’ll use your 30-day step training plan to record your progress along the way. 

4) Once you’ve finished the challenge, send us your completed training log as proof that you’ve mastered the steps, and we’ll approve your evidence and you will receive a digital medal and certificate as a result!

♦♦ Training plan ♦♦

Our free 30-day Virtual Steps Challenge training plan will help you gradually improve your walking fitness, adding more and more steps each day. By the time you’ve followed it to the end, you’ll easily be able to complete 10,000 steps every day.

♦♦ Evidence upload ♦♦

You’ll use your 30-day training plan to record your daily step progress along the way. Once you’ve finished the challenge, send us your completed training log as proof and we’ll send your medal out to you.

Alternatively, you can track your steps on a pedometer, app or smart watch, and send us a screenshot to show you have completed the 10,000 steps goal.

There is no set fundraising target but if you raise over £100 in sponsorship we will send you a medal in the post.

Good luck, enjoy and stay safe! 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about signing up for this event please do not hesitate to contact our Events Team at [email protected]

Please note that this event is not organised by Orchid Cancer Appeal.

Your details will be passed on to Orchid Cancer Appeal. They will use this information to keep in touch with you about the challenge.

Orchid Cancer Appeal will not sell your data to third parties. You can change your preferences at any time by contacting [email protected] or by calling 020 3745 7310.

Their full privacy policy can be viewed here https://orchid-cancer.org.uk/privacy-and-cookies/