Step up to the summit!
Rise to the Challenge, One Step at a Time
Step into the spirit of adventure and solidarity with our Step Up to the Summit challenge—the first leg of our “Summit for Sight” campaign to support Fight for Sight’s pioneering sight-saving research and impactful community projects.
Whether you choose a week, a month, or your own timeframe, every step counts towards reaching your own summit while helping someone else find theirs wherever you are - at home, at the gym or even in the grocery store!
Just as climbing a mountain demands persistence, vision-impaired people tackle everyday obstacles with courage and resilience.
"Knowing that I’m raising funds to go towards research, that I’m helping to increase awareness, and that I’m giving back to everyone that’s given to me. It definitely gives me a sense of pride and it gives me a big hope for the future that I’m making a difference."
Olivia
How You Can Get Involved
Here are some creative ways to make the Steps Challenge your own—and bring others along:
- Lunch-break mountaineers: Challenge your colleagues (virtually or in-person) to “climb” Ben Nevis during your lunch hour over a month. Friendly rivalry never looked so meaningful!
- Family milestone march: Set up a home-based race to Kilimanjaro over a fortnight, with everyone logging their daily steps—grandparents to grandkids!
- Club or community teams: Create a Steps Challenge relay—each person contributes a portion of the total Everest steps.
- Social media motivation: Share your daily step-count photos or screenshots, tag a friend to continue the climb, and watch your mountain grow - one step at a time.
Choose your own mountain:
Mount Fuji (Yoshida trail)
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mont Blanc
Mount Everest (from base camp)
Ben Nevis
Snowdon
Scafell Pike
34,000 steps
29,475 steps
24,035 steps
17,475 steps
6,705 steps
5,425 steps
4,890 steps
Other ways to Step Up
Having trouble hitting your recommended 10k steps a day? This is your chance to get active, get healthy and even raise vital funds for sight saving research!
Use your steps challenge to explore the places you never normally see in your community. Wander in wonder in your local parks. Step into serenity in your nearest cemetery. Or take that trip you have always meant to and visit some of the UK's magnificent nature reserves and historical properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I sign up?
Sign up via Enthuse to set up your fundraising page and get started!
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When does the challenge start and end?
You choose your own dates! Whether it’s a one-week sprint or a month-long climb, every plan works—just keep progressing towards your summit.
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How can I record my steps?
You can use:
- A smartphone pedometer or fitness app (e.g. Google Fit, Samsung Health)
- Wearable devices (e.g. Fitbit, Garmin)
- Strava is a great option that you can sync with your Enthuse fundraising page, allowing your donors to see your progress in real time!
We encourage syncing with one method only to avoid duplicate counting. For guidance on apps or devices, email events@fightforsight.org.uk.
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I don’t walk much—can I still take part?
Absolutely! We welcome everyone. You may convert other activities (e.g. treadmill, hand-cycling) into step equivalents and log via manual entry. Just pick one consistent method of syncing or logging.
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I want to start my challenge in the school holidays, how can I get my children involved?
Our team has a wide range of tips and tricks to make your Step Up challenge your own. Email events@fightforsight.org.uk to get a copy of our children's nature scavenger hunt to keep those little feet going!
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Why don't my steps appear instantly?
There can be a short delay (up to 10–30 minutes) when syncing or uploading data. If your steps haven’t shown after 24 hours, please contact our support team.
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Can I take part with friends, family, or colleagues?
Yes! You can join solo or form a team. Collaborate on reaching your summit—whether it’s collectively climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or individually scaling separate peaks.
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How do team invitations work?
As a team organiser, register as a team and invite your friends and family to join your team, allowing your team to fundraise together on Enthuse.
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What does the money raised go towards?
Every step powers the brilliant minds and bright ideas behind sight-saving research, as well as community programmes supporting blind and visually impaired individuals.
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I need help—who can I contact?
Contact our events team at events@fightforsight.org.uk who will help every step of the way!
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Where can I find tips and tools?
Get in touch with events@fightforsight.org.uk for downloadable resources, schedule a call with the team for inspiration and brainstorm ideas to get your challenge going!