Join us for A Mile A Day In May and make a difference one mile at a time.
Join us for A Mile a Day in May 2025 – a fun and rewarding way to get active and make a difference. Whether you’re walking, jogging, running, swimming or cycling, it’s about getting outside, moving your body, improving mental wellbeing and raising vital funds for Velindre.
Here at Velindre, we know how important it is to look after your mental and physical health. This May, we are calling on you to join us in making a difference to your own wellbeing and those living with cancer in South and East Wales.
Proudly sponsored by Philips Wellbeing
How It Works:
It’s simple! Commit to walking, running, swimming, cycling, or any activity that covers a mile every day in May. You can do it at your own pace, on your own terms—whether it’s a quick stroll around your home, or an jog through your local park. Every step counts!
Why Take Part?
- Boost Your Wellbeing: Daily light exercise has been shown to improve mental and physical health, reduce stress, and increase energy levels. Plus, getting outside and away from screens is the perfect way to reset and recharge!
- Make a Difference: This isn’t just about moving your body—it’s about moving for a good cause! Get sponsored £1 per mile you complete and help raise funds for Velindre while improving your own health and wellbeing.
- Anyone can get involved: No matter your age, fitness level, or background, A Mile a Day in May is for everyone. Meet up with friends and family and complete your mile together!
Event details:
- Event Date: 1st – 31st May
- Free to register! We’d love you to raise as much as you can! – Why not set yourself a target of raising £1 per mile you complete?
- Distance: 1 mile every day in May (31 miles in total)
- Event type: Complete your mile your way!
- Suitable for all ages and abilities.
When you register you will receive:
- Our official event pack with all the key event information and fundraising tips for A Mile A Day in May.
- Your A3 A Mile A Day step tracker
- Access to our community Facebook group to share your progress with others taking part in the challenge
- Dedicate fundraising support from the Velindre Charity Team
The difference you make…
Here at Velindre Cancer Charity, we are proud to support the life-changing work of Velindre Cancer Services. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, fundraisers and supporters, we are investing in impactful projects and services that go beyond NHS funding.
The Charity invest annually in Patient and Family Supportive Care and Wellbeing projects across Velindre. These services provide a lifeline to patients and families facing the wide-reaching impacts of a cancer diagnosis. Many of these projects focus on caring for the mental wellbeing of our patients, ensuring they feel cared for and supported throughout their cancer journey.
Thanks to your fundraising we actively fund:
- An entire team of clinical psychologists and counsellors, including a dedicated staff psychologist, providing essential one-to-one care for patients and staff
- Children and family resources like specialist education books, lion teddies, toiletries, new pyjamas and digital devices to keep in touch with loved ones
- Multi-faith services, including a fully funded chaplaincy, and the cost of any special occasions like weddings or funeral services
- Wig vouchers and headscarves for patients experiencing hair thinning or hair loss
- The Arts in Health welfare programme, which focuses on positively impacting the mental health and wellbeing of patients, families and staff through artwork and dedicated creative activities and spaces
- 3 complementary therapists and a dedicated on-site therapy room
- The Patient Engagement Team and Velindre Volunteer Programme
Your £31 fundraising would allow us to fund an hour specialist counselling session, helping patients process their emotions, come to terms with their diagnosis, and feel empowered as they navigate their cancer pathway.