{"id":5140,"date":"2022-02-01T15:08:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T15:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/?post_type=eventsappeals&#038;p=5140"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T12:30:46","slug":"the-big-march","status":"publish","type":"eventsappeals","link":"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/fundraising\/the-big-march\/","title":{"rendered":"The BIG March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"simple-text-box simple-text-box--one\" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"one\">\n            <h4>Get one step ahead and add The BIG March 2026 to your calendar!<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Walk 10,000 steps each day in March<\/strong>\u00a0&amp; fundraise for CRASH \u2013 you will be supporting vital construction projects across the UK for homelessness charities and hospices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join as a company to promote team building and keep each other motivated or march solo.<\/strong>\u00a0Get outdoors and be active \u2013 walking is a great way to catch up with a colleague, take a moment for yourself or get some fresh air with your four-legged friend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All you need to do is get walking and aim to complete 10,000 steps every day between 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 31<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0March.<\/strong>\u00a0How you reach your 310,000-step goal is up to you; you may prefer little and often strolls; a long weekend hike or try creative ways to get your steps in, like dancing around the kitchen or gardening. You could even convert your cycling distance into steps (eg. 1 mile = 600 steps).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donate your week\u2019s commute, \u00a31 for every day marched or fundraise<\/strong>\u00a0by asking for sponsorship from friends, family, and colleagues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Double your impact \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0ask your company if they will generously match the donations raised by colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>There is no registration fee required for this event. Treat it as friendly competition! Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t hit the 10k steps \u2013 it\u2019s the taking part that counts.<\/p>\n<p>Every step and each donation will help people who are homeless, and children and adults who need hospice care by constructing and refurbishing the buildings and spaces they need.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cta-link\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link link link--text\">Let us know you&#8217;re taking part!<\/a>    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cta-link\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justgiving.com\/crash?msockid=3a5780e3cc6c65e50cc19371cd5f64f9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link link link--text\">Create your BIG March fundraising page today!<\/a>    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"simple-text-box simple-text-box--one\" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"one\">\n            <h4>Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"arrow-bullet-list\">\n    <ul>\n                    <li>Track your steps through Strava, Health app or a smart watch\r\n<\/li>\n                    <li>Add a touch of competition and go head-to-head in teams within your company\r\n<\/li>\n                    <li>Why not get involved with a fun run or maybe challenge yourself to a Half Marathon! CRASH has places in running events across the UK\u2026 get in touch to find out more<\/li>\n                    <li>Fundraise by sharing your online giving page on social media  \r\n<\/li>\n                    <li>Donate your commute, your coffee order or whatever you can give to CRASH<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cta-link\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crash.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/The-Big-March-Leaderboard-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link link link--text\">Print off your team leaderboard today!<\/a>    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"simple-text-box simple-text-box--one\" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"one\">\n            <h4>Let&#8217;s hear from our previous BIG March supporters&#8230;<\/h4>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"quote-list\">\n\n        \n            <div class=\"quote-list__slider\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n    \n        <div class=\"quote-list__quote swiper-slide\">\n            <p class=\"quote\">\u201cThere has been a buzz around the office with everyone checking up on each other\u2019s progress. We have been sharing our pictures of us out on walks and sharing funny ways of getting our step count up such as Marching on the spot whilst brushing your teeth! It\u2019s been great to have a target to work to.\u201d<\/p>\n            <p class=\"author\">Louise Logan<\/p>\n            <p class=\"job-title\">Social Value Lead at NG Bailey<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div class=\"quote-list__quote swiper-slide\">\n            <p class=\"quote\">\u201cI have really enjoyed taking part in The BIG March for CRASH. I had forgotten just how far 10,000 steps are and how difficult it can be to fit these into a working day. I have done this by getting off the train a station early each way to and from work and going for a walk at lunchtime where I can. In the process, I have managed to walk through the filming of a new Hollywood blockbuster about Napoleon and saw a baby seal in the Thames \u2013 both, I would have missed had it not been for The BIG March. It has, of course, been fantastic to raise funds for CRASH too.\u201d<\/p>\n            <p class=\"author\">Nathan Modell<\/p>\n            <p class=\"job-title\">Partner at Beale&amp;Co<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n    \n        <div class=\"quote-list__quote swiper-slide\">\n            <p class=\"quote\">\u201cThis challenge has ignited me to keep healthy in the future, I have every intention of continuing at least 10,000 steps a day and I will remember the March walks in the snow and rain with fondness.\u201d<\/p>\n            <p class=\"author\">Matt Dear<\/p>\n            <p class=\"job-title\">Supported Housing Manager at Kairos Community Trust<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"quote-list__static\">\n            \n            <div class=\"quote-list__quote\">\n                <p class=\"quote\">\u201cThere has been a buzz around the office with everyone checking up on each other\u2019s progress. We have been sharing our pictures of us out on walks and sharing funny ways of getting our step count up such as Marching on the spot whilst brushing your teeth! It\u2019s been great to have a target to work to.\u201d<\/p>\n                <p class=\"author\">Louise Logan<\/p>\n                <p class=\"job-title\">Social Value Lead at NG Bailey<\/p> \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"quote-list__quote\">\n                <p class=\"quote\">\u201cI have really enjoyed taking part in The BIG March for CRASH. I had forgotten just how far 10,000 steps are and how difficult it can be to fit these into a working day. I have done this by getting off the train a station early each way to and from work and going for a walk at lunchtime where I can. In the process, I have managed to walk through the filming of a new Hollywood blockbuster about Napoleon and saw a baby seal in the Thames \u2013 both, I would have missed had it not been for The BIG March. It has, of course, been fantastic to raise funds for CRASH too.\u201d<\/p>\n                <p class=\"author\">Nathan Modell<\/p>\n                <p class=\"job-title\">Partner at Beale&amp;Co<\/p> \n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"quote-list__quote\">\n                <p class=\"quote\">\u201cThis challenge has ignited me to keep healthy in the future, I have every intention of continuing at least 10,000 steps a day and I will remember the March walks in the snow and rain with fondness.\u201d<\/p>\n                <p class=\"author\">Matt Dear<\/p>\n                <p class=\"job-title\">Supported Housing Manager at Kairos Community Trust<\/p> \n            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<script>\n    const swiper = new Swiper('.quote-list__slider', {\n        slidesPerView: 1,\n        spaceBetween: 50\n    });\n<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us and aim to walk 10,000 steps every day in March whilst raising vital funds for your industry charity. 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