What is Walk All Over Poverty?
It is a stunning walk, taking place in Guildford, Surrey in support of CARE International. You can complete 8 km loop or continue on to complete a 21 km figure of eight loop of the North Downs Way, in an area known for its outstanding natural beauty.
8km Route – This lovely walk takes you along the North Downs Way towards the Loseley Estate, before returning via a section of the Wey Canal.
21km Route – Once you’ve completed the first 8km, you’ll complete a second 13km loop by continuing along the North Downs Way. You’ll pass St Martha’s Church, with lovely views of the North Downs, before returning along the Pilgrims Way to the start at Shalford Park.
When and where will it take place?
Walk All Over Poverty will take place on Saturday 6 October 2012. Both routes start and finish at Shalford Park, Guildford, GU4 8BL.
How do I get there?
The easiest way to get to Guildford is by train. Guildford train station is 10 minutes’ walk from the start and there are regular trains from Waterloo, Clapham Junction, Woking, Sutton, Reading and Portsmouth. There are a number of car parks within walking distance too.
Can anyone take part?
Absolutely – this is our most inclusive challenge, with two routes to choose from. Participants under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This event is open to both individuals and groups so please invite your friends, family or work colleagues to join you.
How fit do I need to be?
You could be walking for around 4-6 hours for the 21km route and around 2-3 hours for the 8km route. Try to complete some training walks before the challenge and ensure that your footwear is comfortable.
What time does it start?
Registration for both routes will open from 9:00am. There will be an official welcome at 10:20am and participants will begin the walk from 10:30am.
How will I know where to go? And what happens if I get lost or injured along the way?
Both routes will be arrowed, and there will be marshals and qualified first aid representatives at the event. Prior to walking you will also have an event briefing and you will be given a route map as well as details of what to do in the unlikely event of getting lost or injured.
Will there be toilets on route?
There will be toilets at the start and in several places along the route.
What will be provided for me on the day?
You’ll be given a map of the route and a CARE t-shirt to wear during your walk.
What do I need to bring with me?
We recommend you bring walking boots or trainers, a waterproof jacket and/or umbrella, a small rucksack with water and a packed lunch/snacks, and your mobile phone.
I can’t make it to Guildford on 6 October - can I organise my own Walk All Over Poverty Instead?
Of course! You are most welcome to organise your own walk for colleagues, friends or family. Please let us know and we’ll give you all the advice you need to organise a safe enjoyable walk on a suitable date and in a convenient location for you.
How much do I need to fundraise?
We ask for a minimum donation of £25 per person and encourage each participant to reach or exceed a fundraising target of £100. Participants under the age of 18 don’t have a set fundraising target and are welcome to fundraise to cover their minimum donation of £25.
I’ve never fundraised before, where do I start?
A great way to start fundraising is to set up an online sponsorship page at www.justgiving.com/care which you can send to your colleagues, friends and family. There are many ways to raise funds such as cake sales or donating the money you’ve saved by walking to work! When you’ve signed up we’ll give you lots of ideas and will be on hand to support you.
Who is CARE International?
CARE International helps the poorest people in the world help themselves out of poverty and is always among the first to respond to humanitarian emergencies. With a long-term presence in many of the world’s most vulnerable countries, CARE takes a comprehensive approach: helping people prepare for disasters; providing immediate assistance when a crisis hits; and helping people recover. Your support will help us to provide fast, effective relief to people in need as soon as an emergency hits. Whether it’s food, shelter, water or medical supplies that are needed, you will help to make a huge difference.
To find out more please visit our website www.careinternational.org.uk
Where will my funds go?
You will be helping people living in extreme poverty like Hasana, a farmer from Niger, who has been affected by the drought and food crisis in West Africa. Hasana and her husband are subsistence farmers from Niger. Chronic lack of rain caused their crops to fail, leaving them with hardly anything to eat. Hasana did what she could to feed her 10 month old daughter Farida, but she was so malnourished herself so she was unable to breastfeed. “I have no milk for her,” she told us. “When she cries I give her millet mixed with water and milk, but it doesn’t have the nourishment she needs. ”In a last, desperate effort to seek treatment for her baby daughter, Farida’s mother carried her many miles in the searing heat to the nearest health clinic, where thanks to people like you, CARE International had set up a special feeding programme for malnourished children. Baby Farida was immediately given a high-protein, high-energy paste which saved her life. Gradually she put on weight and is now a lively and happy child. Just £15 could buy enough high energy food to treat a child like Farida for 3 weeks.
How do I sign up?
All participants should register through the website www.carechallenge.org.uk/walk. Alternatively, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive a postal registration form.
I still have a few questions
No problem, please call the Challenge Team on 020 7091 6111 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – we’ll be happy to help.
