Approximately 150,000 people in Ireland are living with a brain injury today.

We are asking you to take on a challenge and walk 150,000 steps between January 1st and 31st.

You can begin the new year in a great way that will not only be good for your own physical and mental health but will benefit brain injury survivors as you raise funds for Acquired Brain Injury Ireland.

Register today and get ready to start the steps and start your fundraising!

Register for Step Up For Brain Injury here.

You can help rebuild lives after brain injury. Empowering people to live to their full potential. That’s what Acquired Brian Injury Ireland can do with your support.

Get your steps whenever and wherever you can!

Every finisher who raises €150 or more will receive a Step Up for Brain Injury commemorative medal in February.

Register now!

For any questions please just e-mail Matt at mpowell@abiireland.ie or call him on 086 410 3681.

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 and create your fundraising page.
• Your target is to reach 150,000 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 also sign in or sign up as user of Strava to record your steps and join the Strava Club by searching for the club name: StepUp4ABI-2024
• If you don’t have a smartwatch and want to use an app on your phone to record your steps you should 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 like Jack or Oísin.

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

Register now by clicking here

Why you should start 2024 in a great way and join our challenge!

• Mental health – walking can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and give you an energy boost.
• Physical health – walking can help you maintain a healthy weight and keep active.
• Stay motivated – this challenge is a great way to keep motivated to stay active, by helping you strive for a consistent daily exercise target.
• Help 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.

Register today by clicking here.

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FAQ

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