Walk 100km with your dog in October and support Samaritans’ mission of fewer lives lost to suicide.
Put your best paws forward for Samaritans this October!
Boost your wellbeing with regular exercise and quality time with your pup – it’s the perfect way to celebrate Mental Health Month!
As soon as receive your first donation (you can even do the first one yourself) we’ll send you an exclusive Walkies for Wellbeing T-Shirt! !
Raise awareness and funds to prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow could be too late.
Ready to get involved?
Register for Walkies For Wellbeing
How do I take part?
Register & Fundraise
Your personal fundraising page is created when you register. Ask your friends and family to donate by sharing the link (URL) to your fundraising page on Whatsapp, social media, email, etc. as they will be able to donate using their debit/credit card on the page and all monies raised will go to the Samaritans branch development fund directly supporting Samaritans branches across Ireland. We'll also send you a free t-shirt after your page gets its first donation.
Get Walking in October!
Walk 100km throughout October – that’s 3-4km per day (or 4,000-6,000 steps). You can walk every day, most days, or go on long weekend hikes – whatever works for you and your pet dog. And don't forget to take pics and update your fundraising page and/or social media with you and your dog's progress throughout the month.
Start fundraising to receive your exclusive Walkies for Wellbeing T-Shirt!
Get your exclusive Walkies for Wellbeing T-Shirt after your first donation! And
Walkies For Wellbeing FAQs
When will I receive my free t-shirt?
After your first donation (which you can make to your own fundraising page if you wish), we'll send your Walkies For Wellbeing fundraising pack, including your t-shirt. Please allow 1-2 weeks for it to arrive.
Can I choose the size of my t-shirt?
Yes! You can select the size of your t-shirt while registering. You have 5 sizes to choose from:
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Just choose the size you want. Sizes are subject to availability and we will do our very best to match your selection where possible.
How do I get donations to my page?
After registering you will be provided with a link to your fundraising page. You need to share this link with family, friends, work colleagues, WhatsApp groups, clubs etc. and the people who visit the link can make a donation to support your fundraiser with their debit or credit card.
What's in my fundraising pack?
Your fundraising pack includes some helpful resources to get you started, ideas to boost your fundraising, and a few fun extras to cheer you on.
It’ll land through your letterbox after you register – just a little something to kickstart your challenge!
Your fundraising pack contains –
- A letter from the Samaritans with a QR code to access our private WhatsApp group where our top three most engaged and active fundraisers will receive prizes.
- A Walkies tracker to plan/record your walks
- A Walkies For Wellbeing fundraising guide
How much do I have to raise?
There's no minimum fundraising requirement for the challenge. You can set any fundraising goal you like.
But if you raise €250 or more (£200 in Northern Ireland), we'll send you an exclusive Samaritans doggy tag to attach to your dog's collar!
Does my fundraising support local Samaritans branches?
Yes! By taking part in Walkies For Wellbeing, you're supporting our Branch Development Fund – helping local Samaritans branches across Ireland & Northern Ireland be there for your community.
Who can I contact for more information about Walkies For Wellbeing?
Please contact our Fundraising team: [email protected]