Join us this October for Miles in Memory

29/09/2026

Throughout October, in support of Baby Loss Awareness week, we invite you join our Miles in Memory challenge to celebrate the memory of babies who have touched your lives whilst raising money in aid of Aching Arms.

With your help, we can continue to offer comfort and support to bereaved families across the UK following the loss of their baby. Together, we will ensure that families do not face their journeys alone.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Complete your miles your way and get active for Aching Arms!

Simply choose your challenge, decide your distance, select a location, set a date(s) during the month, and organise your fundraising. It can be an individual challenge or a team event.

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE
Do something you love or try something new - walk, jog, run, skip, dance, skate, scoot, cycle, swim, ride, or roll - move in a way that works for you.

Choose one activity or any combination of activities – be as creative as you would like and have fun!

DECIDE YOUR DISTANCE
How far will you go? You might choose 1 mile a day, 10 miles a week, or a number that is significant and meaningful to you and your baby. Any set number of miles is fantastic – we just ask that you please complete them during October.

SELECT A LOCATION
Familiar places or faraway spaces - you may wish to stay local or travel further afield and take the opportunity to visit somewhere you’ve always wanted to go.

Walk, run, or jog at your local park, forest, or woods. Swim at your local pool. Go for a hike in the countryside or a hillside trek. A stroll along the seafront, beach, coastal path or a perhaps a riverside walk. Visit a National Trail or nature reserve.

Hit the streets and plan your route to take in famous sights or landmarks, or places that are special and meaningful to you and your family – anywhere your feet want to take you!

SET A DATE(S) DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
Do something every day, once a week, or choose a one-off challenge. At the
weekend, in the evening, during your lunch hour – whenever is best for you. If you’re doing a daily challenge, it doesn’t have to be in the same place, you can mix it up as you would like - have fun and enjoy the adventure.

YOUR FUNDRAISING
Join our official Miles in Memory campaign page and create your own JustGiving fundraising page here. 

DIGITAL FUNDRAISING PACK
Please register with us by completing the short sign up form here and we'll send you a free digital Fundraising Pack full of useful resources to help you raise awareness of your challenge and get your fundraising off to a flying start!

MILES IN MEMORY T-SHIRT
This year, everyone who takes part in Miles in Memory will receive a free Miles in Memory t-shirt. Wear your t-shirt to show solidarity, and remember much-loved and missed babies. (T-shirts are subject to availability.)

WE'RE HERE TO HELP
We're here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions, our friendly and compassionate team are happy to help.

Please get in touch with Ilana and Roberta at getinvolved@achingarms.co.uk

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