Go the distance challenge: Spring edition!
Take on a challenge in April and raise funds for Abortion Support Network!
Every year thousands of people across Europe find themselves unable to access abortion care where they live, and they’re forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to clinics in another country. This April, you can help raise vital funds towards the cost of travelling for safe abortion care by taking on our new spring distance challenge. Pick your distance, find your team, and your fundraising could cover the cost of someone’s abortion.
This is a virtual challenge, and you can take part from anywhere. You can walk, run, jog, swim, cycle, skate or otherwise cover your distance – and everything you raise will go straight towards the costs of travel, accommodation, and abortion procedures in clinics for people in Europe who are trapped by bad abortion laws. From the event page, you can track your distance and see the other participants’ progress.
When: 1-30 April 2024
Where: Wherever you are!
Individual challenge: 100km in April (3.3km a day)
Take part as an individual and take on the 100km challenge. Step out for 3.3km per day and you’ll cover 100km in total – or you’re welcome to pick another distance, which can be customised on your fundraising page.
Group challenges
If you can team up with some pro-choice pals, together you can cover some common distances that our clients have to travel to get an abortion.
800km – Galway to London
Team of 6: 33km per person per week (4.7km per day)
Team of 4: 50km per person per week (7.1km per day)
1,200km – Warsaw to Amsterdam
Team of 8: 37.5km per person per week (5.3km per day)
Team of 6: 50km per person per week (7.1km per day)
Team of 4: 75km per person per week ( 10.7km per day)
If these don’t suit, you can also pick your own distances by customising your event page.
How we will support you
We hugely value your support in this challenge, and we will support you every step of the way. Everyone who signs up will be able to get one-to-one fundraising support to help you reach your goal. And if you raise £25 towards your goal, we will send you an ASN running top for you to wear for the rest of the challenge
Our fundraising team is here to support you from now until the finish line! If you have any questions at all, send us a message to [email protected].
How to get started
- Register for the challenge here
- Create your personal fundraising page
- Start sharing! Tag ASN on social media and let your friends know you’re taking on the challenge
- Raise or donate your first £25 to get your ASN t-shirt
- In April, keep us updated on your progress towards your goal
Questions? Take a look at our FAQs.