When and where do I complete my challenge?
You can complete your challenge at any time from the 26th June to the 24th July! How and where you complete the challenge is completely up to you, which means the event can be adjusted to your own personal challenge – you can walk, run, swim, any form of self-propelled movement to add up towards your final total.
Please be sure to follow the COVID-19 government guidelines and rules at the time. Be careful, stay safe and please use your best judgement and wear high-viz clothing if out at night.
What should my target be?
Whatever you feel appropriate to you! If you want to set yourself a specific fundraising or distance targets, we have given you a number of options. If not, simply work towards as far a distance or as much funds raised as you can.
How does the government guidance on social distancing affect my challenge?
Being out in the fresh air is a great way to give your mental health a boost and we should all be leaving the house for exercise daily; giving you the perfect opportunity to complete your challenge!
When completing your challenge, only do so in line with government guidelines in place at the time.
Do I have to take part individually?
Whilst you can sign up on your own, why not consider participating in a team – your colleagues at work or your family. Please be sure to check and follow government guidelines at the time and make sure your challenge is covid-19 compliant.
Can I enter my child in the event?
Yes! Move for our Military is a great challenge for all the family, but please ensure that children are accompanied by an adult at all times.
How do I track my distance?
There are three ways you can record the distances you cover.
If you use a FitBit and have a registered FitBit account, you can connect this to your profile during the sign up process.
Alternatively, you can use the MapmyFitness app, available for both iOS and Android devices, to record distances. The app is compatible with a range of wearable fitness devices including Apple Watch and Garmin.
If neither of these options work for you, you are able to enter your distances manually on the Move for our Military website.
Follow these steps to track your miles automatically:
1. If not already using, download the Fitbit or MapMyFitness app and set up your account
2. Log in to your Move for our Military account.
3. Under the heading ‘Connect your preferred Fitness app’, click your chosen app.
4. Follow the prompts to connect your account
5. When you next work out, select ‘start your workout’ in the app on your phone. Once you end your workout, save your workout and your distance will be published to the tally on your page the following day.
How much do I have to fundraise to take part?
There is no official fundraising target for Move for our Military, although your fundraising pages will show one to allow progress to be displayed. We’d just love you to raise as much as you can.
The funds and awareness you raise will help us provide life changing treatment and support to the veterans who turn to Combat Stress and SSAFA to help.
We feel you should be rewarded for your efforts, so why not try to reach the targets below?
- Get your first donation to receive a Plant-a-tree Eco Pen.
- Raise £50 – to receive a water bottle
- Raise £100 – to receive an Eco Cube planter
- Raise £250 – to choose from either a Combat Stress or SSAFA T-Shirt
- Raise £500 – to receive from either a Combat Stress or SSAFA hoodie.
When will the fundraising rewards be sent?
We will send out rewards within four weeks after the challenge ends on the 24th July 2021.
Can I get a Combat Stress or SSAFA t-shirt?
Yes please visit the online shop for each charity if you wish to buy any of their branded gear for your challenge either here Combat Stress Shop or here SSAFA Store.
When do I receive my Move for our Military medal?
We will send out medals after the event ends on 24th July 2021. Please make sure you have uploaded your finishing photo and miles to your account. We will dispatch all medals and rewards within four weeks after the event ends. If you feel you should have already received your medal based upon the information above, please contact us via the contacts page and we will get back to you ASAP.
How do I set up an online fundraising page?
When you register for Move for our Military, you will be automatically directed to setting up an online fundraising page. Share your fundraising link with your friends and family once set up.
How long do I have to fundraise?
You can start fundraising as soon as you have registered, you have from the 26th June 2021 (Armed Forces Day) until the 24th July 2021 to move as far as you can!
How do I pay in offline donations?
If you have any offline donations, there are a number of ways you can pay your money in.
Put the money into your bank account and then add this onto your fundraising page.
Send a cheque made payable to “Combat Stress” to Move for our Military, Combat Stress, Tyrwhitt House, Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0BX. Please don’t send cash through the post.
To make a Bank Transfer straight into Combat Stress’ account or pay by phone please contact us on 01372 587 140 or email challenges@combatstress.org.uk Our account details:
Account number: 00100013
Sort code: 60-00-01
Reference: Yourname/BAEMfoM
