FAQs

Any questions about the challenge? Take a look at our FAQs below to find the answer.
If you can't find what you're looking for, contact us at community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk or
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020 7940 1769 with your question.

The challenge

What is Walkies Together?

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We're asking you and your pooch to walk 43 Miles or pick your own challenge throughout the month of September.

How much is it to register?

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It's free to register for this event.

How do I get a dog bandana?

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You'll receive a free doggy bandana after you register.

When will my bandana arrive?

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You'll receive an email soon after you register to confirm if you still want to receive your bandana. 

Bandanas will be posted weekly in batches, and should arrive between seven to 10 days from the despatch date.


If it has been over 10 days since you registered and you have not received your bandana please email community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk.

How can I join the Facebook group?

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Once you have registered you will receive a link to the private Facebook group. In the group you'll be able to share updates about your Walkies challenge, chat to others taking part and ask us any questions.

Can I join if I don't have dog? 

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You can join the challenge if you don't have a dog. You can walk without one, or why not check out BorrowMyDoggy to find a dog in your area.

Fundraising

How much do I have to raise?

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We ask everyone taking part in Walkies Together to commit to raising a minimum of £100, to help us continue to fund our vital services and lifesaving research.

What happens if I don't reach the fundraising target?

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While we ask everyone to commit to raising £100 to help support our work, we're grateful for every pound raised.

If you need support with your fundraising, take a look at our fundraising tools, or get in touch with us at community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk
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I've already hit my fundraising target. Do I need to continue fundraising?

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Congratulations and thank you for raising £100! The more you raise, the more work we can do to support everyone affected by bowel cancer.

How do I set up my fundraising page?

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When you register for the challenge, your page will be automatically created for you.

You can the personalise your page by adding photos, your story, and updating your fundraising target.

Can I raise money offline?

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Yes. You can download your offline sponsorship form here. Please contact community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk for paying in details. 

How do I pay in sponsorship raised offline?

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If you’ve raised money offline, you can send it to us in the following ways:

Paying it into your online fundraising page
You can choose to make pay in a donation raised offline to your fundraising page by clicking the 'Add offline donaton' button on your page.

Cheque

Please make cheques payable to Bowel Cancer UK and send them to our address below with a note including your name and 'Walkies Together':

Bowel Cancer UK

Edinburgh House, Unit 301

170 Kennington Lane

London

SE11 5DP

Bank transfer

You can make a donation straight into our bank account either online or by visiting any Halifax or Bank of Scotland branch. If you'd like to do this email community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk  for our account details.

Online

Pay in on our website using a credit or debit card. Please use the reference 'Walk Together' or 'Walkies Together' when making your payment.

Phone

Call 020 7940 1769 to pay in your sponsorship over the phone using a credit or debit card.

How will the money I raise support Bowel Cancer UK?

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Your fundraising will help bring closer the day where nobody will die of bowel cancer.

Read more about the impact of your fundraising.