Families facing the immense challenge of caring for a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness often require dedicated, compassionate support. For forty years, the Rainbow Trust has been a vital lifeline, providing unique, wraparound, family-led care. To celebrate this significant milestone and raise crucial funds, the charity has launched an inspiring new nationwide challenge: 40 Years. 40 Miles. 40 Days.
A Flexible and Inclusive Fundraising Mission
This innovative challenge is designed to be accessible to everyone. Participants are invited to complete 40 miles over a 40-day period of their choosing, using any method of movement they prefer. Whether you enjoy walking the dog, jogging with friends, or swimming laps at your local pool, you can tailor the challenge to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. The emphasis is on participation and purpose, not pressure or competition.
How to Get Involved and Make a Difference
Signing up is simple and affordable. For a registration fee of just £4, you can commit to raising a minimum of £40. This contribution directly helps Rainbow Trust reach more families in need and increase awareness of their essential work. The charity encourages participants to share their journey on social media to amplify the fundraising impact.
To add a splash of colour to your efforts, you can request a special Rainbow Trust T-shirt and their iconic rainbow hair accessory. Everyone who successfully raises £40 or more will receive a beautiful commemorative wooden medal as a lasting keepsake of their contribution.
Four Decades of Expert Family Support
Since its foundation, Rainbow Trust has stood by families during their darkest and most uncertain moments. From the point of diagnosis onwards, their expert Family Support Workers, like Monica and Bea, provide tailored, emotional, and practical support. They work alongside professional healthcare services, helping families navigate complex care systems and create cherished moments together amidst immense difficulty.
Join the Celebration of Care and Community
The 40 Years. 40 Miles. 40 Days. challenge is more than just a fitness goal; it's a movement of solidarity. By taking part, you become part of a community effort to ensure Rainbow Trust can continue its vital work for another forty years and beyond. It's a fun, meaningful way to get active in 2026 while supporting a cause that changes lives.
This flexible challenge offers a perfect opportunity for individuals, friends, and community groups to come together, get moving, and fundraise for a profoundly important charity. Your miles will help provide the unique, family-led care that has been Rainbow Trust's hallmark for four decades.
