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Miles of Hope

This October, as part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we are launching Miles of Hope, a virtual fundraising challenge supporting survivors of domestic abuse across Kent.

Last year, 43,800 women in Kent were affected by domestic abuse. Behind every statistic is a woman who is on her journey to healing from trauma. That’s why we’re challenging you to complete 43.8 miles throughout October, representing the 43,800 women affected by domestic abuse in Kent last year.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, swim, or combine activities, every mile you complete helps raise awareness and money to support Rising Sun’s life-changing services.

Date: 1st October 2026-31st October 2026
Location: Anywhere!
Fundraising: £1 registration fee, and a pledge to raise £43.80

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"It is people like you, who believe in me, give me strength to move on. You make me realise how I am not alone and I am believed. I couldn’t do this without you." Survivor

How to take part in Miles of Hope

  1. Sign up. Use our online form to sign up.
  2. Once you receive your confirmation of registration email, set up your personal Just Giving page and get sharing!
  3. Track your miles. Track your progress to 43.8 miles using Strava, a smartwatch or any mileage tracker.
  4. Join the community. Join our Facebook page and be a part of Team Rising Sun and receive tips, resources, updates and motivation throughout the Month
  5. Complete 43.8 miles in October. Complete the challenge however you wish and at your own pace! Every mile matters to the survivors Rising Sun supports.
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Turning miles into Hope

Why 43.8 miles? 

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and stand alongside victim-survivors. Our 43.8 mile challenge represents the 43,800 women affected by domestic abuse in Kent last year. By taking part, you’ll help raise awareness, spark important conversations and ensure more survivors can access support when they need it most.

 

Why £43.80?

We’re asking each participant to pledge to raise £43.80, representing the 43,800 women affected by domestic abuse in Kent. While it may seem like a small amount, every donation helps us continue providing vital support to survivors and their families on their journey to safety and recovery. And if you’re able to raise more, even better!

The difference

Your fundraising could help us:

  • £10 could stock a bag of necessities for a woman fleeing domestic abuse
  • £25 could pay for a woman to attend a specialist 1:1 counselling session
  • £30 could pay for a child to attend a supported activity day during the school holidays
  • £50 could pay for a young person to receive a specialist 1:1 counselling session
  • £60 could pay for a woman to attend our supportive weekly drop-in café for ten weeks
  • £200 could pay for a woman to attend a 10-week support group to rebuild their life
Start fundraising today with JustGiving Download your sponsorship form

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I take part for Rising Sun?

It’s great to hear that you’d like to take part in Miles of Hope for Rising Sun, thank you so much.

To get ready for October, all you need to do is complete our online form, and set up your JustGiving page ready to take on your miles.

Register for Miles of Hope today
Where does Miles of Hope take place?

This is a virtual challenge, meaning you can complete it anywhere and at any time during the month of October.

How much do I need to fundraise?

When taking on Miles of Hope for Rising Sun, we ask that you raise a minimum of £43.80 in sponsorship, or a personal donation of £43.80.

The more you raise, the more money can go to those in your community living with domestic abuse.

 

How should I complete my miles?

You can complete your miles in any way you’d like!

Walk, run, swim, cycle! Any way you wish to build up your miles and show your support for the 43,800 women who were affected by domestic abuse last year.

How do I track my miles?

There are various ways you can keep track of your miles! You can use Strava, smartwatches, smart phones or other fitness apps!

We recommend using Strava, as you can track your miles easily.

How do I connect my fundraising page to Strava?

Check out the link below to take you to a step by step guide.

Connecting JustGiving page and Strava
Is there a sponsorship form that I can use?

Absolutely!

To help you spread the word about your incredible fundraising efforts for Rising Sun, you can download one of our branded sponsorship forms to share with your friends, family and colleagues.

Please be sure to ask your kind supporters to tick Gift Aid to raise an additional 25%!

Sponsorship Form
Can I take part as a team?

Of course! We welcome you take part as a team with family, friends, colleagues or whoever you wish to share your challenge with.

Make sure to come up with a team name and share this with us in your online sign up form!

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