If you’re up for an adventure but are fed up with trying to plan something while restrictions are still in place – then we have the perfect thing for you!
While our Metro.co.uk Lifeline fundraising event was originally set to happen when some lockdown measures were still in force during June, we’ve decided to move it October 2, 2021.
That way, not only will our challenge in support of Medical Detection Dogs be even more covid-safe, but will also give you lots more time to train and fundraise – as well as something to look forward to once lockdown has truly become a thing of the past (fingers crossed!).
So, why should you take part?
Like many charities, Medical Detection Dogs – a small organisation that helps train dogs to sniff out diseases like cancer, covid, Type 1 diabetes and Parkinson’s – relies on donations to carry on their work.
And what they do is not just life changing but life saving, from being able to to alert someone when their health is in danger to spotting the early signs of killer diseases.
That’s why your support is vital.
Plus, aren’t you just desperate for an amazing life-affirming challenge after all these restrictions?
With this year’s event called Woof and Walk for MDD, all you need to do is be up for a little adventure and fundraise a minimum of £300, either on your own or as a family – and there are two ways to do it.
If you fancy a full-on challenge, you can go for our marathon length 42km trek, which takes you along two of the UK’s most spectacular National Trails, the Thames Footpath and The Ridgeway.
For a more family friendly day out there’s our 10k walk alongside part of The River Thames, where dogs and kids are both welcome.
Both walks start and finish in the Oxfordshire countryside, within easy reach of London, and still joining us this year will be reality star, Pete Wicks, alongside other well-known faces yet to be announced.
So, whatever your reason for lacing up your walking boots during the pandemic – whether it’s to get some head space, meet friends or work off that ‘lockdown layer’ – put that practice to good use and join us on this year’s Metro.co.uk Lifeline challenge in support of Medical Detection Dogs.
SIGN UP TO THE 2021 METRO LIFELINE CHALLENGE
Fancy taking part in our fundraising campaign for Medical Detection Dogs? Here’s everything you need to know…
What: Two sponsored walks to help raise money for the charity.
When: NEW DATE – Saturday 2 October, 2021
Where: Goring, Oxfordshire
Walk 1: Woof and Walk for MDD – marathon distance trek (42km)
Who is the event for: This is the perfect route for those who want to challenge themselves. This walk is graded as tough and is not suitable for dogs or children.
Cost: Registration fee of £35 when you book, plus raise a minimum of £300 per person for Medical Detection Dogs.
To sign up click here.
Walk 2: Woof and Walk for MDD – 10km Dog Walk
Who is the event for: This event is open to all with an adventurous spirit. Perfect for dog lovers, families, and friends!
Cost: Registration fee of £35 per family, plus a minimum of £300 raised between them for Medical Detection Dogs. (A family is two adults and up to three kids. Dogs are also welcome and go free!)
To sign up click here.
Anything else I should know? Once you’re signed up we’ll invite you to join our Metro.co.uk Lifeline fundraising and Facebook pages, where you’ll get meet our other walkers, share top money-raising tips, as well as getting handy hiking advice from our experts.
For T&Cs from our event organisers Charity Challenge, click here and for further details of how we will make this a Covid-safe event click here.
Good luck!
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Metro.co.uk Lifeline 2021
This year sees the return of our brilliant charity campaign: Metro.co.uk Lifeline.
Our aim is simple – to raise as much money as possible for charity with YOUR help.
For 2021 we have chosen to support Medical Detection Dogs, a vital organisation that helps train dogs to sniff out serious diseases such as cancer, Type 1 diabetes, Parkinson’s and coronavirus.
As well as sharing their story to help raise awareness, readers, charity supporters and celebrities will also be taking on a 26-mile trek or 10k dog-friendly hike across the Oxfordshire countryside on Saturday 2 Oct, 2021.
To make a donation, click here.
