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Walk this May 2026

Walk This May is a virtual step challenge that invites you to set a personal step goal and move throughout the month to raise vital funds for ECHC. Whether it’s 10,000 steps a day, a marathon across the month, or your own target, every step counts!

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Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity believes no child should face hospital alone. Every day, 500 seriously ill children face a life-changing hospital visit. Children tell us it can be frightening. Parents say they're sick with worry. We want to change this. With your support, we can. Are you in?

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Walk This May – Step Up for Seriously Ill Children

Tighten your trainers and join us in clocking 310,000 steps to help seriously ill children this May!

Walk This May is a virtual step challenge which asks you to keep on moving throughout the month to raise funds for children in hospital.

Choose 10,000 steps daily, do a marathon over the month or climb some mighty Scottish monuments or mountains. Drag a pal, bring your pooch or set out solo – however you get those steps in is up to you! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other until the 31st!

To recap…

Set your step goal – Choose a challenge that pushes you

Track your progress – Walk wherever, whenever suits you

Fundraise and make a difference – Every penny raised supports families through hospital stays

Need inspiration?

🏔️ 6,000 Steps to the summit – Climb Arthur’s Seat, one step at a time

🏰 2,000 steps from Palace to Castle – Take a stroll through the capital’s history

👟 35,000 steps, 7 hills, 1 epic adventure – Conquer the city’s toughest challenge!

Sign up today, lace up your trainers, and make every step count! 🚶‍♀️👣 ❤️

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