Walk for Support FAQs

Walk for Support is a flexible walking fundraising event for Brain Tumour Support. You can take part in memory of a loved one, in support of someone affected by a brain tumour, or simply to show your support.

You choose when, where and how you walk, with a shared focus in June and the option to take part at any time of year.

The main focus dates are 20 to 21 June, but you are very welcome to take part before or after those dates if another time works better for you.

Many people choose a date that feels meaningful or fits around their life — there’s no pressure to walk on a specific day.

Anywhere you like.

You choose your own route — whether that’s close to home, at work, in your local park, or somewhere special to you. Walk for Support is completely self-led.

The registration fee is £10 per person.

This helps cover the costs of delivering Walk for Support, including fundraising packs, administration and participant support.

Yes. Walk for Support is a sponsored fundraising event.

We kindly ask everyone who signs up to make a reasonable effort to raise funds for Brain Tumour Support. A suggested fundraising target of £50 helps ensure your walk has a meaningful impact, but every pound raised really does make a difference.

Once you sign up, you’ll be encouraged to set up a JustGiving fundraising page linked to the Walk for Support campaign.

You’ll also receive a digital fundraising pack with ideas, tips and downloadable social graphics to help you get started.

There’s no right or wrong way to take part.

Some people choose:

• Short daily walks over a week or month
• A personally meaningful distance
• A longer walk broken into manageable stages
• Walking with friends, colleagues, family or a local group
• Walking with a dog

The most important thing is choosing something that feels right for you.

Absolutely. Walk for Support works really well for:

• Workplaces and volunteering days
• Schools, colleges and universities
• Families, friends and community groups

You can walk together, support each other’s individual walks, or work towards a shared goal.

Children are very welcome to take part in Walk for Support, but:

• Registration must be completed by an adult aged 18 or over
• Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times
• Adults remain responsible for children in their care during the walk

Not at all.

Walk for Support is designed to be accessible and inclusive. You choose a challenge that suits your ability, pace and circumstances. Please listen to your body and stop or adapt your walk if you feel unwell or uncomfortable.

No. Walk for Support is a self-led, unsupervised event.

You are responsible for choosing safe, suitable routes and for your own health and safety while taking part.

When you sign up, you’ll receive:

• Access to a digital fundraising pack
• Fundraising tips and guidance
• Downloadable social media graphics
• An invitation to join our Facebook fundraising community
• Friendly support from the Brain Tumour Support fundraising team

A Walk for Support t-shirt may be included or available as an optional extra — details will be confirmed.

Yes — and we’d love that, if you’re comfortable.

Sharing your journey can inspire others and help raise awareness. If Brain Tumour Support would ever like to share your photos or story more widely, we will always ask for your consent first.