Approximately 120,000 people in Ireland are living with a disability following a brain injury.

From 1st – 31st January, we are asking you to take on a challenge and walk 120,000 steps to support those living with a brain injury.

Start the new year in a positive way that will support your physical health, your wellbeing and your brain health, while also benefiting brain injury survivors.

Empowering people to live to their full potential – this is what Acquired Brain Injury Ireland can achieve with your support.

Get your steps in whenever and wherever you can.

Every finisher who raises €150 or more will receive a commemorative medal in February.

How it works?

• We’d encourage each person taking part to set a fundraising target of at least €150 for Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
• Register now to create your fundraising page.
• Your target is to reach 120,000 steps and you’ll be responsible for keeping count of your own steps.
• Record your steps on your smartphone or watch or by downloading a free step recording pedometer app.
• You can use Strava to record your steps.
• If you don’t have a smartwatch and want to use an app on your phone to record your steps, install a pedometer app for Android or Apple. Examples of recommended apps are:

On the Google Play store : Pedometer – Step Counter

On the Apple App store : Pedometer – Step Counter

• Then take to social media to share your steps and fundraising efforts, as well as your photos and videos.

What does your fundraising mean?

Your fundraising means we can be there for brain injury survivors.

Rebuild lives after brain injury. Empower people to live to their full potential. That’s what we can do with your support.

Why you should start 2026 in a great way and join our challenge!

• Enhances your mental health – walking can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and give you an energy boost.
• Physical health benefits – walking can help you maintain a healthy brain and body.
• Helps you to stay motivated – this challenge is a great way to keep motivated to stay active, by helping you strive for a consistent daily movement target.
• Supports Acquired Brain Injury Ireland – the money you raise from this challenge will help Acquired Brain Injury Ireland fund a range of important services to help people with a brain injury.

For more detailed information on your rights and on how we process your data, please visit our privacy statement.

If you have any questions, please email Sarahjane at shargadon@abiireland.ie or call 086 410 3681.

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