Choose your move. Fundraise your way.
Move for Momentum is back for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, inviting individuals, community groups and workplaces to get involved.
Every year in the UK, around 1,900 children are diagnosed with cancer. By walking, running, cycling, dancing, swimming or choosing your own move, you can raise vital funds and help families facing cancer keep moving forward.
From idea to action in three simple steps
children are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year. Move for Momentum helps turn your movement into vital fundraising for families who need Momentum’s support.
Choose your move
Pick a challenge that suits you. A school activity, a team event, a community fundraiser or a personal goal. There is no wrong way.
Create your fundraising page
Set up your page so friends, family and colleagues can sponsor you and support families facing childhood cancer.
Get moving and fundraise
Take on your challenge in September, share it widely and raise money for children and families who need Momentum most.
Choose how you’ll take part
Pick the route that fits you best, download your pack and create your fundraising page when you’re ready.
Choose Your Move
Create your own movement challenge. Walk, run, swim, cycle, dance or make it personal. Use our quiz to find your Mover Type and get started.
Move Together
For clubs, cafés, gyms and local groups. Choose from 20+ ideas or create something entirely your own. Any activity, any ability, any size.
Team Activation & Workplace Challenge
Bring your team together through a shared challenge, wellbeing activity or workplace fundraising moment. Supports ESR, CSR and ESG goals.
Find your Mover Type
If you’re taking part as an individual or community fundraiser and you’re not sure what kind of challenge fits you, take the quiz. You’ll get a personalised Mover Type, challenge inspiration and your own shareable badge.
Make it simple, social, bold or your own
There is no single right way to take part. The best Move for Momentum challenge is one you can realistically complete and confidently fundraise around.
Accessible ideas
Daily steps, a community walk, sponsored swim, gentle movement class or wellbeing challenge.
Social ideas
A café fundraising day, community dance event, group challenge or team walkathon with friends and family.
Workplace ideas
A team challenge, workplace activation, lunch walk, wellbeing fundraiser or department competition.
Big and bold
Mountain climbs, long-distance cycles, endurance events, danceathons or a challenge you create yourself.
What your fundraising can help fund
Money raised through Move for Momentum helps Momentum support children facing cancer and their families with free, expert practical and emotional care. Read family stories to understand the difference it makes.
could fund an hour of one-to-one support for a child or family member facing cancer
could run a sibling support meet-up, connecting children whose brothers or sisters are seriously ill
could give a family a trip on Momentum’s respite river boat, a rare moment of calm during an incredibly difficult time
Not ready to fundraise?
You can still support Move for Momentum by making a donation to help Momentum be there for families facing childhood cancer.
Ready to get moving?
Choose your move, create your fundraising page and help support children facing cancer and their families this September.