Challanges

Let’s move Derby and Derbyshire in the journey toward hope. Whether you walk, run, or move, we invite you to complete 135km before 13th September 2025, when the Baton of Hope arrives.

 By taking part, you’ll raise vital funds for suicide prevention, support mental well-being, and promote our shared mission to create a Zero-Suicide Society. Together, we’ll honor those impacted by suicide and help build stronger, more connected communities.

Why 135km?

On average, 135 people are affected after each suicide. This challenge symbolises our collective mission to raise awareness and work towards a Zero-Suicide society.

 How You Can Get Involved

1. Move Your Way: Choose your favourite activity—walking, running or moving in your own way and track your progress using Strava or your own app.

Join Our Strava Club and share updates, and join our club’s growing championship table. strava.com/clubs/batonofhopederbyderbyshire

2. Join our Led Walks: Connect with nature and community by joining our guided walks across beautiful Derbyshire. Keep an eye out for dates and locations on social media and our website,

3. Raise Awareness: Share your journey, invite others to join, and raise funds through your own GoFundMe page batonofhopederbyshire.co.uk/donate.

Support and Freebies

Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer freebies at this time. However, we’re working to provide free T-shirts soon to celebrate your incredible efforts. Stay tuned for updates!

 You can sign up for this fundraiser at https://forms.gle/FQZ5VJtc1TuKJ1Ms7 and share updates on our Facebook group @batonofhopederbyshire.

Move More

The Let’s Chat Derbyshire Map has loads of locations where you can connect with nature and visit local parks and other green space activities.

It also has links to local outdoor groups and to the county-wide Let’s Chat Derbyshire Bench signs.