North Cumbria Hospitals NHS Charity
The Million Steps Challenge
Together we have walked
3298349 steps
About Us
North Cumbria Hospitals NHS Charity is the official charity that supports Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital. The charitable fund helps improve the experience of patients and their loved ones.
Being in hospital can be a difficult and distressing time for anyone, with the funding raised through the charity we support projects and services that make a real difference.
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Why we are taking part
We know that physical activity is a great boost to wellbeing. And walking a million steps is a great way make it a habit. With strength and conditioning videos and an introduction to mindfulness, we want you to just do your best.
Your fundraising will make a genuine difference funding playrooms and toys for the children’s wards, buying additional equipment to reduce waiting times or travel to other hospitals, a place for patients and visitors to relax.
With your help we can also give staff more opportunities to participate in anxiety/ stress reduction activities; have the opportunity to participate in physical activity at work,
One Million Steps
100 Days 500 Miles
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Pedometer Package
Where will your Million Steps take you?™
The Million Steps Challenge:
Your Life, Your Challenge, Your Way™
Walking is great for our physical and mental health. But we tell ourselves we can’t find the time, we’re tired, we’ll start tomorrow.
But, big things can happen from very small beginnings. Walk, jog, run or even dance your way to a million steps. It all adds up to an awesome 500 miles!
Challenge yourself, compete with friends, and even raise money for a good cause. No more travelling to events, overnight stays, worries about training, expensive entry costs or high fundraising targets.
Sign up with Google Fit or Apple Health, sync your own devices OR use our full package* pedometer and app.
Everyone participant receives an introduction to mindfulness and strength and conditioning.
* Full package includes Bluetooth pedometer and specially designed app.
Take The Challenge with our App Package
Add Steps Manually
Use your favourite app or sports tracker and add steps with a daily reminder to keep you up to date.
Track steps with your Phone Motion Sensors
Use Google Fit or Apple Health, connect to the Million Steps App and use your phone’s motion sensors to get your steps.
Connect Third Party Sport Trackers
Sync popular trackers like Fitbit, Garmin Connect and Apple Watch with Google Fit or Apple Health. (Please view compatibility instructions here)*
Connect with, support and cheer your friends EVEN if they use different trackers or devices!
Just £15 (25% #HelpOurCharities Discount) RRP £20 Includes VAT
PLUS invite friends and get your place FREE when six of them join!
Take The Challenge with our Sports Tracker Package
Need a sports tracker? Then join us with our Bluetooth Sports Tracker Package!
It integrates and syncs with the Million Steps App. Track steps, distance, active minutes and calories burnt. And get buzz reminders to move!
THE BEST PART: Just £19.99 celebration price
To celebrate over ONE BILLION STEPS walked (500,000 miles/20 times around planet Earth!), we have a limited number of entries at £19.99 inc VAT and Delivery* RRP £35 (40% Discount)
PLUS invite friends and get your place FREE when six of them join!
* This is a special celebration price. Replacement pedometers are £16.99
But that's not all!
It’s a journey and we care about health and well-being.
From habit loops, meditation, and strength exercises.
We want to keep you learning and moving – because every step counts!
