This World Homeless Day (10th October) join us for a sponsored walk through urban areas of Milton Keynes to highlight the lengths that some people experiencing homelessness have to take to find support or a safe place to stay for the night.
The walk will cover nearly 4 miles, walking from Grahams Plumbing Store (one of our corporate partners), to Unity Park Station with a mid-way stop at Coffee Hall local centre.
This walk is designed to be slightly challenging in that we will be walking in dark autumn conditions and participants will need to get to the mid-way and end destination under their own steam and using their own navigation skills! (Don’t panic if you get lost easily, we will supply the route and directions and our team will be walking too.)
We are asking for each participant to aim to raise at least £100 by gaining sponsorship for the event with an overall group target of £3000 which will help us continue our vital work with people who are in crisis and experiencing homelessness in Milton Keynes.
Event Details:
10th October 2024 (World Homeless Day)
Start Time: 6pm
Finish Time: 9pm (approx)
Start Location: Grahams Plumbing, West Business Park, Unit F, Third Ave, Bletchley, Denbigh, MK1 1DH
Half Way Stop off: Coffee Hall Meeting Place, The Local Centre, Garraways, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, MK6 5EG
Finish Location: Unity Park Station, 401 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR
Sign Up at: https://wnsmk.beaconforms.com/form/1fbde2ce
Who can take part? Anyone who is over 18 years old and physically fit enough to walk 4 miles in what could be cold and rainy weather!
What kit do I need to take part? You will need to wear suitable footwear and clothing to walk 4 miles in what could be cold and rainy weather. This would be trainers or boots, warm clothing, waterproof coat etc. You will also need to bring a torch and a bottle of water.
*Terms and conditions:
The health and safety bit and things to know before signing up to participate:
• Participants need to be physically fit enough to walk 4 miles in cold and wet weather. If you are differently abled, please contact us with any questions you may have regarding the route and access.
• Participants must be 18 years old or older. Due to the nature of this event children are not invited to participate.
• Grahams plumbing is to be used as a ‘drop off’ point rather than event parking – please arrange lifts or use public transport to Grahams Plumbing and from Unity Park Station. We will update you via email on alternative parking nearer to the event.
• Participants will need to wear appropriate footwear and clothing for an autumn walk and bring a torch and water bottle.
• Toilet facilities and refreshments will be available at Grahams Plumbing start point, the Coffee Hall community centre half way point and Unity park Station finish point.
• Participants will be given the route directions either on their smart phone or on paper to follow. Although event supervisors will be on hand to help, participants are expected to be able to navigate and complete the route independently.
• On arriving at the event you will be asked to provide contact details for someone who can be contacted for you during the event in case of emergency.
• On arriving to start the walk you will be asked to provide a mobile number so that we can contact you during the walk if needed.
• Participants will be given a branded Hi Vis bib to wear while walking.
• Participants take part in the event at their own risk.
• No alcohol or illegal substances can be consumed during the event.
Ready to register? Go to: https://wnsmk.beaconforms.com/form/1fbde2ce
Sponsorship and how to fundraise online:
We are asking for each participant to aim to raise at least £100 for UnityMK by gaining sponsorship for the event with an overall group target of £3000 which will help us continue our vital work with people who are in crisis and experiencing homelessness in Milton Keynes. The easiest way to raise money would be to start your own JustGiving page and link to our campaign at JustGiving – https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walk-for-unitymk-2024 and click the ‘start fundraising’ button. This way we can use our social media to ask for sponsorship for you as well as making it easy to send out to your friends and family to ask for support. If you need help with JustGiving or would like to raise money in other ways, please contact fundraising@unitymk.org so that we can assist you.
Lets get fundraising!
For questions or further information please contact: Fundraising@unitymk.org
To register please go to: https://wnsmk.beaconforms.com/form/1fbde2ce
To register on JustGiving and start getting sponsorship - set up your page on JustGiving: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/walk-for-unitymk-2024 the click ‘Start Fundraising’
Find us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitymk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitymk
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/unitymkorg
Special thanks to Graham Plumbing Milton Keynes and United for supporting this event
