Are you ready to step up this June and make a real difference to families facing dementia?
Lace up your trainers and join us for a walking adventure which you can take on in your own way, at your own pace and in your local area!
One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – whether by developing it ourselves, caring for someone with the diagnosis or both. Let’s take steps together to build a world where no one faces dementia alone.
If you have any questions, please take a look at our FAQs below or contact us at virtualevents@dementiauk.org
We’d love to welcome you to our wonderful community. Be sure to say hello when you download the app and keep us posted about how your challenge is going. Share your progress, swap stories, and cheer each other on. Together, we’ll celebrate every milestone reached!
We have tried to answer all your commonly asked questions below. If you can’t find the information you are looking for, please email virtualevents@dementiauk.org.
We are challenging you to walk 60 miles throughout the month of June! This is a virtual event, so you can take it on wherever and whenever works best for you. You can aim to walk two miles a day or build your mileage by tackling some longer walks.
In the run-up to the challenge and during June, you will be able to track your walks and connect with fellow walkers on our Walk 60 Miles in June app. You’ll feel an amazing sense of achievement when you hit 60 miles at the end of the month!
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The first step is to register for your free Dementia UK t-shirt and set up a fundraising page.
Next, download the Walk 60 Miles in June app. Once you’re in, you can meet your fellow walkers and find out anything else you’d like to know about the challenge.
You’ll then be ready to go! Get some practice walks in so you’re prepared for your challenge once Monday 1st June 2026 comes around.
Taking part in the Walk 60 Miles in June challenge for Dementia UK is free!
There is no fundraising target for this challenge – we just ask you to raise as much as you can for families affected by dementia.
The easiest way to send cash donations to Dementia UK is by donating to your online fundraising page. Alternatively, you can:
Dementia UK, 7th Floor, One Aldgate, London, EC3N 1RE
Creating a Dementia UK fundraiser is the quickest and easiest way to raise money.
Once you have created a fundraising page, be sure to share it with your family and friends and family via social media, text, email and WhatsApp.
You certainly can. We’ll send you a sponsorship form with your t-shirt, but if you need more than one form, simply download and print more copies.
Please ask your sponsors to fill out all the columns so we can claim up to 25% Gift Aid if they are tax payers.
All donations made to your fundraiser will be sent directly to Dementia UK. These vital funds will support families facing dementia.
To register for your t-shirt, please complete the registration form. It will take up to two weeks for your t-shirt to arrive, so please be patient.
We’re sorry to hear you haven’t received your t-shirt yet. If you have waited two weeks since completing the registration form, please email virtualevents@dementiauk.org and we will investigate.
We send out one t-shirt per participant. If you would like to buy some additional Dementia UK branded items, please visit our shop. You’ll find adult and children’s t-shirts here!
You can complete your miles wherever you like, however you like! Just make sure you record your walks and keep your sponsors updated on your progress.
Of course! You can do this challenge whenever is best for you. The more participants we have, the more families will receive the life-changing support of our specialist dementia nurses.
Absolutely. This is your challenge, and you can tailor it to suit you. Just be clear with your supporters about how far you are intending to go and keep them updated regularly with your progress.
Safety should be your top priority when taking part in the Walk 60 Miles in June challenge. You know yourself best and we encourage you to think about the distance you walk at one time and consult a health care professional if you have any concerns. If you are walking alone, make sure someone you trust knows your plans, always carry a fully charged phone with you, and please do stay alert. We’d also advise taking rest days whenever you feel you need them and staying hydrated, especially if the weather is warm.
The only thing that matters is that you challenge yourself and enjoy raising awareness and funds so our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can support families. Do as much as you can. Update your sponsors regularly, be clear about how far you’ve come in your challenge, and make sure they are still happy to donate to Dementia UK.
Every penny you raise will make a huge difference to families facing dementia. Each donation, no matter how big or small, will help you reach your target. Did you know that someone simply donating £5 to your fundraiser could pay for the telephone costs of one family calling our free Helpline for immediate support.
to run a full day of face-to-face appointments for families affected by young onset dementia (where symptoms develop under the age of 65).
to answer calls on our Helpline on a Sunday, when other dementia services are closed.
for a whole week to support a community where people are struggling to access local dementia services.
Fiona joined us for a walking challenge in 2025.“I loved taking on the challenge – my dog joined me for the miles! I walked in memory of my wonderful dad and to honour my mum, who is living with dementia. Dementia is such a difficult thing to go through, and not everyone has a supportive network. I wanted to make a small difference to even one person, to help them receive a phone call or visit when they have no one else they can turn to.”
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