Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a Challenge Pack?
Not this year, all the information you need is on this page. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Where can I walk?
Anywhere you like! You can find great local walks on gojauntly.com, a free walking app with loads of suggested routes. And why not have a look at:
- National Trust (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)
What should I wear?
We encourage as many people as possible to wear orange during Foster Walk to help raise awareness of fostering. The more orange, the better!
How can I share my story?
A JustGiving page is a great place to tell your story and will provide easy links so you can share your page by email or on social media. You can also share your Foster Walk pictures on social media using #FosterWalk, #FCF25
I still have questions, where can I get support?
Just email the fundraising team at [email protected]. We’re here to help!
Suggested Foster Walk challenges
Here are a set of challenges for you to complete throughout Foster Care Fortnight. Plan your route and select a challenge or two to complete. These are just suggestions, so you can pick your own if you prefer!
- Every 20 minutes another child comes in to care in need of a fostering family -so complete 2,000 steps in 20 minutes
- Complete a walk wearing either fancy dress or bright colours
- Talk to your team mates about a powerful relationship in the fostering community that has impacted you
- Walk the height of mount Everest - can you reach the top by completing 10,600 steps?
- Walk 5km with your Foster Walk team
- Walk 70,000 steps over the fortnight to represent the 70,000 children living in foster care across the UK
- Walk the equivalent of the three peaks challenge
- Complete 50,000 steps over the fortnight
- Don’t forget to bring your dogs along and share pictures of your furry friends on social media!
