Walking events for Epilepsy Action

Out in the Open, walk for epilepsy

Across the UK

We would like to say congratulations and a huge thank you to everyone who organised or participated in an Out in the Open Walk in May 2009. The event was a huge success and so far the walks have raised in excess of £2,300, with much sponsorship still to come! Thank you to everyone who took part, we really appreciate your support.
 

Date for 2010 to be confirmed.

What is an Out in the Open walk?

Join thousands of people (and dogs!) up, down and across the country and walk for epilepsy in celebration of National Epilepsy Week.

Anyone can organise a walk anywhere! We’ve had walks from city centres, National Parks and reservoirs, to race circuits, country house gardens and along the seafront. Anything is possible - last year walks ranged from school groups doing laps of their playground to a countryside walk in Montreuil, France!

There are a couple of walks left this year. Are they near you?

How can you get Out in the Open?

It is easy to organise a walk in your local area! It’s up to you how long, short, easy or tough you make it and how many people you want to join you. We’ve had everything from tens to hundreds of walkers!

To be a walk organiser, all you need to do is register your walk with the events team, decide where it will take place and get your friends and family involved. Next, you publicise it in your local area – which we can help you with – and then get walking!

If you don’t want to organise your own Out in the Open event, then keep an eye on our website for details of your nearest walk (or contact the fundraising team) and join in with that instead.

If you’re not a keen walker, then don’t worry. To get Out in the Open and to help us celebrate National Epilepsy Week, you could organise a run, cycle ride, coffee morning or a picnic instead (or anything else you can think of!). We just want you to join us and to enjoy yourself.

If you would like to organise an Out in the Open event, please contact the walk hotline on 0113 210 8800 or email events@epilepsy.org.uk

So, put on your walking shoes and bring epilepsy Out in the Open and help us make the 2009 walk for epilepsy the best yet!

All walk organisers receive a free Out in the Open, Walk for Epilepsy short sleeved T-shirt.

Find an Out in the Open walk near you

Out in the Open T-shirts

Step out in style this year with the official ‘Out in the Open’ T-shirt range!

For more information on how to become a walk/event organiser please call the walk hotline on 0113 210 8800 or email events@epilepsy.org.uk

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• Download or print our fundraising guide
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