About this event
Join us in this unique challenge and take on an activity including the number 11!
A person who is rough sleeping walks an average of 11 miles every day searching for warmth, safety, food, and somewhere to rest without fear. To raise awareness of just how physically and mentally demanding this is and much needed funds to run our services providing pathways out of homelessness, we’re asking you to take on a daily activity that includes the number 11.
This January, Turning Tides supporters are taking part in the 11 in January Challenge – a challenge designed to shine a light on the daily reality faced by people experiencing homelessness.
Your challenge could be:
- 11 mile bike ride / run / walk / swim each week
- 11 thousand steps a day
- 11 second dip in the sea each day
- 11 minutes of Pilates each day
- any activity completed in elevens – whatever suits you
Mix it up each day, each week or repeat the same 11 throughout January – the choice is yours!
The aim is simple: to build understanding, raise awareness and generate vital support for local people impacted by homelessness. With rising numbers of individuals having no choice but to rough sleep, Turning Tides is working harder than ever to provide safety, stability and pathways into a home.
Last year, our services supported 1065 people experiencing homelessness in West Sussex. By taking part in the 11 in January Challenge, you are helping someone move off the streets and begin rebuilding their life with dignity and hope.
As a fundraising incentive, we are offering anyone who raises more than £30 a Turning Tides snood. If you raise more than £50, we will also include a Challenge Yourself top.
To celebrate the end of the 11 in January Challenge, the team is completing an 11 mile walk on Saturday 30th of January. After a month of dedication and determination, we are inviting everyone to come together and celebrate the achievements of everyone who took part in our 11 in January Challenge.
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