Swim 10 Miles in July FAQs

Interested in joining us for the Swim 10 Miles challenge? Find out the answers to frequently asked questions.

Registration FAQs

  • What is the challenge?

    The challenge is to swim 10 miles throughout the month of July. 

    This is a virtual event, so you can choose how and where you do it - whether you decide to do shorter swims each day or longer swims on the weekend, the challenge is yours to personalise.

  • How much is it to take part in the Swim 10 Miles challenge?

    Free! There is no participation fee for this challenge.

  • When do I have to take on the challenge?

    The challenge officially starts on 1 July 2025, but we're more than happy for people to adjust the dates of the challenge to suit them. For example, some people may start earlier because they’re unable to take part for the whole of July.

  • Who can take part?

    The challenge is open to everyone.

    People aged 16 and below can get involved, but they will need to have an adult register them on their behalf.

  • How much sponsorship do I need to raise?

    There is no set amount that you must raise. We just ask you do your best to collect as many donations as you can to support those affected by breast cancer.

  • How do I register for the challenge?

    To register for the challenge and receive your free Breast Cancer Now T-shirt, you’ll need to complete our registration form and set up your fundraising page.

    To get started, click the link here: Register for the challenge

  • I’ve registered for the challenge, but I haven’t set up my fundraising page yet. How do I do this?

    If you have already completed the registration form, but haven’t set up your fundraiser yet, please follow the link here: Set up my fundraiser

  • What is GivePanel and why does it appear when I set up my fundraising page?

    We work with GivePanel who provide support for Facebook and JustGiving fundraising. They help to create your custom fundraiser which is tailored to the Swim 10 Miles in July challenge.

  • How do I join the Swim 10 Miles Facebook group?

    You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/swim10milesjuly25

  • How do I get my T-shirt?

    To get your Breast Cancer Now T-shirt for the challenge, you’ll need to complete the registration form and set up your fundraiser: Register and set up your fundraiser here

    Read the full terms and conditions to find out more.

  • When will my T-shirt arrive?

    Your T-shirt will be automatically sent once you’ve registered for the challenge and set up your fundraising page. Please then allow up to 14 days for your T-shirt to arrive. 

  • How do I get a Breast Cancer Now swim cap?

    If you are one of the first supporters to raise £20 or more by 11:59pm on 15 July 2025, you could receive an exclusive swim cap. Don't miss out, limited stock available! 

    Read the full terms and conditions to find out more.

  • How do I get a Breast Cancer Now Medal?

    If you raise £150 or more by the end of the challenge (11:59pm on 31 July 2025), you could receive a challenge medal - limited stock available.

    Read the full terms and conditions to find out more.

Fundraiser FAQs

  • How can I find my fundraiser?

    Find your Facebook fundraiser here: My Facebook Fundraisers 

    Find your JustGiving fundraiser here: My JustGiving Fundraisers 

  • Can I change the end date of my Facebook fundraiser?

    When setting up your Facebook fundraiser, it will be automatically set to end on the 31 August 2025.

    To edit the end date of your Facebook fundraiser:

    1. Locate your page (My Facebook Fundraisers)
    2. Click the ‘Edit’ button
    3. Click ‘End Date’ and select a new date
    4. Finally, click ‘Save’ in the top right corner

  • Can I change the end date of my JustGiving fundraiser?

    To edit the end date of your JustGiving fundraiser:

    1. Locate your page (My JustGiving Fundraisers)
    2. Click ‘Edit page’ in the top left-hand corner 
    3. Go to ‘Page settings’ listed on the left
    4. Click on ‘Expiry date’ and select a new date

  • How do I claim my JustGiving page?

    Please email the virtualchallenges@breastcancernow.org inbox and the team will send you a unique link to claim your page. 

    It’s a super quick and easy process, but an important one.

    Not sure what ‘claim your JustGiving page’ means? Take a look here: Unclaimed JustGiving page guidance

     

  • Can I fundraise as a team?

    Yes! You can fundraise as a team on JustGiving.

    Here’s how to create your team page:

    1. Register for the challenge and set up your individual JustGiving fundraising page.

    2. Log in to JustGiving and locate your fundraising page.

    3. Click on ‘Create a team’ (you’ll find this option just below your profile picture).

    4. Follow the steps to set up your team - you'll automatically be assigned as the team Captain.

    5. Once your team page is ready, copy and share the link provided with anyone who you’d like to join your team and start fundraising! 

    Important to note is that each team member will still need to register for the challenge individually in order to receive their t-shirt.

  • Can I combine my JustGiving and Facebook fundraiser totals?

    Unfortunately, you will not be able to combine your fundraising totals across Facebook and JustGiving, as they are two separate fundraising platforms.

    However, there’s no need to worry as all donations from both platforms will still come to us automatically.

  • Why can’t people donate to my Facebook fundraiser?

    If you have someone wanting to donate who doesn’t have Facebook, then we suggest collecting the money directly and donating to your own fundraiser on their behalf. Just remember that if you do this, you will not be able to claim Gift Aid on this donation, so make sure to leave that box unticked. 

    If you or anyone else with a Facebook account is having trouble donating to your fundraiser, get in touch with the Facebook help centre, who will be able to help.

  • Why can't people donate to my JustGiving fundraiser?

    If you or anyone else is having trouble donating to your JustGiving fundraiser, get in touch with the JustGiving help centre, who will be best suited to help.

  • I don’t want to set up an online fundraiser. Can I fundraise offline?

    Yes, you can. Simply download and print off our sponsorship form to keep track of all your fundraising.

    If you do choose to fundraise offline, please email us at virtualchallenges@breastcancernow.org, so we can make a note of your chosen fundraising method and provide you with your unique reference number.

  • How can I pay in my offline donations?

    To donate the offline funds to us once you’ve completed your fundraising, please see the options below: 

    1. Pay in your donations to the Swim 10 Miles donation page
    2. Call us up and donate over the phone on 0333 20 70 300
    3. Send in your sponsorship form along with a cheque through the post to:  

             FREEPOST RUHG-GYAY-GHYK 

             Breast Cancer Now 
             10 Whitechapel High Street 
             London 
             E1 8QS

    (If you are posting a sponsorship form, please email  virtualchallenges@breastcancernow.org to find out your unique reference number first)

  • I’m fundraising offline. Can I still get a T-shirt?

    Yes, you can.

    First, complete the registration form to select your T-shirt size, and click ‘submit without activating fundraiser’: Register here

    Once you’ve completed the registration form, please email virtualchallenges@breastcancernow.org, so that the team can make a note of your chosen fundraising method and provide you with your unique reference number.

  • How do I get people to sponsor me?

    Once you have set up your fundraiser, make sure to share it on your social media channels with your friends, family, and colleagues. If you’re comfortable, share your reasons for taking on the challenge, and any personal stories you might have. 

    Let them know how important this challenge is to you and how vital the money raised is to Breast Cancer Now.

  • Where can I find fundraising resources for the challenge?

    Check out our downloads page. We have range of downloadable resources which can help boost your fundraising.

Challenge FAQs

  • Can we complete the challenge as a team?

    Yes, you can complete the challenge as a team and set up a joint fundraiser. However, all participants must register separately to receive their own challenge T-shirt and welcome pack. 

    Please also email virtualchallenges@breastcancernow.org to notify us that you’re fundraising as a team.

  • How do I record my miles?

    You can find our downloadable distance tracker, where you can keep track of your miles throughout the month. 

    Or you can keep count of your miles using your own fitness tracking app.

  • Do I need to prove I have completed the 10 miles?

    This challenge is built on trust so we won’t be asking you to prove that you’ve completed your 10 miles. We just ask is that everyone taking part does their best to achieve as many miles as they can.

    We suggest sharing updates about your swims on your fundraising page and the Facebook group we’d love to hear them!

  • I registered for the Swim 10 Miles challenge, but I can no longer take part, what should I do?

    Please email virtualchallenges@breastcancernow.org to let the team know.

  • What if I am not able to finish my challenge?

    Although the goal is to swim 10 miles throughout July, we understand that it’s not feasible for everyone. This is a personal challenge and so if you need to change the distance or timescale of your challenge, that’s completely fine. 

    Choose a distance that is a challenge for yourself, and we will be there to support you the whole way through. Your health and safety are the most important thing to us, so don’t push yourself too hard.

Sign up to the challenge

To get started and receive your free Breast Cancer Now T-shirt, complete the registration form.

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