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Each year, we encourage people to get out and active whilst supporting the work we do for local older people. By committing to Run, Walk, Swim or whatever exercise takes your fancy, each day in the month of May, you can raise money for our charity and get fitter at your pace!

Keep it Simple - Challenge yourself to run every day in the month of May, your speed, your distance. For every day you do this, pop £1 into an achievement jar BUT if you miss a day, add £2 as a forfeit! Pay in your total via JustGiving at the end of May.

Step it up a gear- Raise sponsorship from friends and family to really boost your fundraising, we can help with sponsorship forms and promoting your achievements on social media, just get in touch.

How can your fundraising help? This year, the money raised through I May Move will go towards our Befriending project, linking isolated older people with a volunteer for a weekly chat and create to a new friendship.

"I had my doubts when someone suggested having a volunteer visit me for company, what would we talk about? But boy, am I glad I went ahead! Dan comes each week, we started as strangers but now we're friends. My message to anyone who helps support befriending is... thank you, thank you, thank you."

*Names changed to protect identities

To find out more or download resources visit our website

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/get-involved/i-move-in-may/