1 Million Steps for Rescue Dogs: Walksfar’s Charity Challenge
- Oct 2, 2025
- 2 min read
Every step counts. Every paw matters.
From November 17th until Christmas Day 2025, the Walksfar Dogwalking team will be taking on an ambitious challenge with Walksfar's Charity Challenge: walking 1 million steps (around 500 miles) in just over a month.
Why? To raise funds and awareness for AEZA, a small but mighty dog rescue charity in Aljezur, Portugal.
Why We’re Walking
AEZA has been rescuing abandoned and mistreated dogs since 2001. They provide vet care, food, shelter, and most importantly — the chance of a loving home.
Our challenge will:
🐶 Support AEZA directly with any additional funds raised — covering food, medical treatment, and shelter improvements for the dogs.
🎥 Hopefully fund the production of a documentary to shine a global spotlight on AEZA’s life-saving work.
The Step Challenge
When: November 17 → December 25, 2025
Target: 1 million steps (≈500 miles) combined
Tracking: Daily logs via fitness trackers/apps
Fundraising Goal: £4,000+
Rain or shine, every single step is for the dogs who deserve a second chance.
How Your Donation Helps
Even the smallest donation makes a big impact:
£10 = Dog food for a week
£25 = Vaccinations for a puppy
£50 = Transport for a rescue dog to a forever home
£100 = Medical treatment for an injured stray
Ways You Can Get Involved
Donate — every pound matters
Share this fundraiser on your socials
Walk with us! Join virtually and track your own steps
Sponsor a milestone — e.g. “£25 if the team hits 500,000 steps!”
❤️ Thank You
This challenge isn’t just about steps. It’s about giving AEZA’s dogs the chance to live, heal, and find homes.
With your support, we can turn footsteps into futures.
📸 Follow the journey: @walksfardoggies
