Date: 1st May – 30th May 2025
Locations: Anywhere
Cost: Free
Fundraising Target: £100
Distance: 80 miles over the month of May
What is the VE-Day 80 Challenge?
Join us for the VE Day 80 Challenge as we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, celebrating the courage and sacrifice of those who served in World War II.
We’re challenging you to complete 80 miles of physical activity throughout the month of May, symbolising the strength and determination shown during the war. How you take on the challenge is up to you! Walk, run, wheel, cycle, scoot, or even rollerblade your way to 80 miles over the month of May.
At 3pm on 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced: “Hostilities will end officially at one minute after midnight tonight… We may allow ourselves a brief period of rejoicing.” Victory in Europe Day—VE Day—had arrived, marking Nazi Germany’s surrender and the end of the war in Europe.
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Why Take Part?
As a VE Day 80 Challenge participant, you’ll receive:
· A fundraising pack with helpful resources and access to our online fundraising hub.
· A commemorative VE Day 80 Medal (if you raise £100 or more).
· Honour those who served.
· Access to our exclusive Facebook community of like-minded supporters.
Most importantly we’ll provide you with a reason to keep going because you’ll know that you’re helping improve the lives of vulnerable veterans and those with disabilities. Charitable activities make up almost 80% of our annual income, so we simply couldn’t do what we do without you.
How to sign up
Step 2
Join our VE-Day 80 Challenge Facebook group.
Step 3
Set up your fundraising page.
Step 4
Share what you’re doing with your friends and family.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to support our Armed Forces, veterans and their families across the UK. We provide vital employment support, advice and homes to those who need them most and our efforts contribute towards assisting British Armed Forces veterans.
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