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Move for Momentum · September 2026

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.

Move for Momentum supporters taking on the Thames Path Challenge
Move with purpose this September

From idea to action in three simple steps

1,900

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.

1

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.

2

Create your fundraising page

Set up your page so friends, family and colleagues can sponsor you and support families facing childhood cancer.

3

Get moving and fundraise

Take on your challenge in September, share it widely and raise money for children and families who need Momentum most.

Get involved

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.

Individual participant taking on a Move for Momentum challenge
Individuals

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.

Community group taking part in Move for Momentum
Community groups

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.

Workplace team taking part in Move for Momentum
Workplaces

Team Activation & Workplace Challenge

Bring your team together through a shared challenge, wellbeing activity or workplace fundraising moment. Supports ESR, CSR and ESG goals.

Not sure what to do?

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.

01 The Everyday Hero
02 The Vibe Starter
03 The PB Chaser
04 The Epic Go-Getter
05 The Community Champion
Challenge ideas

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.

Your impact

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.

£25

could fund an hour of one-to-one support for a child or family member facing cancer

£50

could run a sibling support meet-up, connecting children whose brothers or sisters are seriously ill

£180

could give a family a trip on Momentum’s respite river boat, a rare moment of calm during an incredibly difficult time

Ready to get moving?

Choose your move, create your fundraising page and help support children facing cancer and their families this September.