On Saturday 18 September, over 570 people took on Dawn Walk for Samaritans, raising over £63,000 to date.
Event Information
Go solo or get together with others and walk 5k or 10k while you watch the sunrise*.
Enjoy the quiet or embrace new conversations, wherever you walk, it’ll be at the same time as thousands of others across the country, in solidarity with those who are struggling to cope.
Get sponsored individually or as a team and raise funds for Samaritans vital work in emotional support and suicide prevention.
Getting outside and moving works wonders for our mental wellbeing and the Dawn Walk is a great way to start the day.
All sponsorship money received via your JustGiving fundraising page will support our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
£5
Answers a potentially life-changing call
£500
Keeps our phone line open for an hour
£12,000
Can keep our phone line open for 24 hours
There are lots of fantastic reasons to take part in the Dawn Walk:
- It’s well-known that exercise outside can help to reduce anxiety.
- It’s an easy way to boost your wellbeing.
- It’s a positive start to the day – a chance to embrace the early morning quiet and reflect, or to have great conversations with people you’re walking with.
- It's free to take part.
- Come rain or shine, this Covid-19 safe event will take place.
*Sunrise on Saturday 18 September can vary depending on where you live in the UK. Check what time the sunrises in your area.
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