Walk, jog, run or go for a stroll, every mile you move will help us keep on mentoring for miles!

Miles for Mentoring, yellow footprints underline this. Date Summer 2026 Join Register to join the Miles for mentoring team here. Distance, decide on a target number of miles to cover and a target amount of money to raise. LOOK logo in the top right.

About the Miles for Mentoring summer challenge

LOOK is a charity, and our services are offered free of charge. We are reliant on funds from the public to keep going. This is where you come in. Whether you or your family have been helped by LOOK, you volunteer for us, or you are completely new to our community, we would love you to get involved in our summer fundraising challenge. 

Set yourself a target distance. Base this on what feels comfortable and achievable for you.

You can take part at any location you like, at any time, and at any pace. You could jog on a treadmill, go on long hikes, do a daily mile, stroll some laps of your favourite park, or a blend of whatever works best for you, to reach your target distance.

You can buddy up with other members of the LOOK community, you can walk with friends, family and colleagues, or you can go solo – it’s up to you. We are with you every step of the way!

Set your own pace and get your feet moving to help us clock up MilesForMentoring!

How to take part

Register here

Receive your FREE #MilesForMentoring pack electronically or in the post, which includes:

  • A pack of LOOK #MilesForMentoring stickers
  • LOOK balloons.
  • A LOOK fundraising pledge form.
  • A #MilesForMentoring poster, which you can customise with your own details.
  • A thank you note from the LOOK team
Click here to set up your #MilesForMentoring JustGiving page.

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to set up your Miles for Mentoring JustGiving page.

Set your own goals

Decide on a target number of miles to cover and a target amount of money to raise.

Let us know when you’ve reached your £100 milestone to receive a goody bag which includes:

LOOK Cap in dark blue with LOOK yellow logo
LOOK dark blue tote bag with yellow LOOK logo and writing Supporting visually impaired young people to thrive
  • A LOOK cap! Dark blue with LOOK embroidered logo in yellow
  • A LOOK tote bag!
  • LOOK balloons! yellow with blue writing.
  • A thank-you card from the LOOK team.

Every donation will help us, no matter how big or small.

Spread the word!

Let your friends and family know all about what you’re doing for LOOK and why you’re doing it. Be bold! Ask them to sponsor you and direct them to your fundraising page and QR code.

If you work for an organisation that has a match-funding policy, any money you raise could be DOUBLED by your employer. This means your #MilesforMentoring goes TWICE as far!!

It’s not just big banks and corporations that offer match funding. Many smaller businesses like to give to charity too. Let your boss or HR Department know about what you are doing for LOOK and ask them if they would like to support you. It is usually a very simple process, and the results can be transformational! Please find a suggested match funding template letter to your employer HERE.

Keep us in the loop!

Please let us know how your challenge is progressing, so we can all celebrate your successes and cheer you on! Send your photos and messages to info@look-uk.org.

Remember to tag your photos and social media posts with the hashtag #MilesForMentoring.

Get moving!

Log your distance on your fundraising page and share your progress as you clock up the miles.

You can track your miles by using:

  • The step counter on your phone using Apple Health or Google Fit
  • A fitness watch, e.g. Apple Watch or FitBit
  • Apps like Pedometer++, Strava or MapMyRun
  • Keep your own log by mapping your routes and keeping a record

Congratulate yourself!

By taking part and raising money for LOOK, you have helped LOOK empower visually impaired young people and their families to thrive! Together we can make a brighter world for everyone!

“I became a mentor because I don’t want other young people to experience the hard times I had as a child. I still face challenges of my own, but there have been plenty of amazing experiences too. I want young VI people to know they are incredible and have so much to give. Sharing what I’ve learned in life with my mentee allows me to give something back and help make a better world. Volunteering for LOOK has grown my leadership skills and boosted my CV. I am so proud to be part of a community that puts trust in disabled people to drive change.” LOOK Mentor

Miles for Mentoring support pack

Whether you’re new to walking or a regular runner, we’ll be there to support you every step of the way, all you need to do is put one foot in front of the other!

Graphic of a form on a piece of paper with a pen held over the top. Text, Download sponsorship form Print off your sponsorship form and start spreading the word about the fantastic challenge you’re taking on for LOOK. .
Graphic of a donations box with the word donate written across it. Text Just giving page, set up your Miles for Mentoring JustGiving page to kick start your fundraising today.
Graphic of an open envelope with a letter with an @ sign on. Text Miles for Mentoring Email Footer, attach this to your emails so everyone knows about your walking challenge.
Graphic of a poster with a mountain and writing on, next to it is a megaphone. Text Miles for Mentoring Poster, tell everyone about your incredible challenge and how they can sponsor you.
Image of an open laptop with the miles for mentoring webpage open on it, hearts are coming from the post. Text, miles for mentoring Facebook post, social media is a great way to let everyone know about your challenge, download this Facebook post and start shouting about it today!
Image of an Instagram post with the Miles for mentoring poster on it, a graphic showing 97 comments, 222 likes and 55 follows on the post. Text, miles for mentoring Instagram post, share your journey with your Instagram family, download this Instagram post and put your JustGiving page as a link on your home page.
Graphic of a circle with and open letter in the middle and a pen. Text Matching funding letter, let your boss or HR department know about what you are doing for LOOK and ask them if they would like to support you.

How your fundraising supports visually impaired young people.

£50 helps keep our support groups going, providing a life-line of community and connection - outline of two people talking with speech bubbles. £100 pays for an online forum or panel event, sharing expertise and experience, and top tips - image of an open hand with three people in them. £200 pays to train a new visually-impaired look mentor - image of the back of 2 people one with their arms around the others shoulders.

Start fundraising and help us to support visually impaired young people to thrive.

Register here
“I became a mentor because I don’t want other young people to experience the hard times I had as a child. I still face challenges of my own, but there have been plenty of amazing experiences too. I want young VI people to know they are incredible and have so much to give. Sharing what I’ve learned in life with my mentee allows me to give something back and help make a better world. Volunteering for LOOK has grown my leadership skills and boosted my CV. I am so proud to be part of a community that puts trust in disabled people to drive change.” LOOK Mentee

We’re here to support you.

If you need support with fundraising, there’s a friendly team ready to help you.

Phone: 07464 351 958

Email: info@look-uk.org