Virtual Events Raise money and help save lives from the comfort of your own home. Whether you sign up to one of our activities or do your own thing, you’ll be joining our community and helping to ensure we can continue to provide support and information to families affected by group B Strep.
Virtual Steps against Strep If you are you looking for a way to keep active and stay motivated while being stuck indoors, then why not take on our virtual Steps against Strep challenge. Taking part is simple. On your own or with your family complete the distance of a 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon in your time and in your way.
Sarah writes “Me and my daughters, Hannah and Holly, really enjoyed completing a virtual challenge for GBSS. We did walks, scooter and bike rides around our garden and local estate to complete the 26.2 miles during April and are pleased to have reached our fundraising target of £100. “
Jemma takes Steps against Strep
Hold a dinner party or afternoon tea
Jemma walked an incredible 20,000 steps a day during March as part of her Steps against Strep challenge for baby Miley. Jemma discovered she was carrying group B Strep when her midwife called to tell her, after having carried out a swab test to check for other bacteria. Learning about group B Strep has made a big impact on Jemma and she feels strongly about making people aware of the infections it can lead to in newborn babies.
You don’t have to be face to face to raise money and make a difference.
20,000 steps a day in March! She decided to challenge herself, and baby Miley in her buggy, to walk twice the recommended target steps per day for a healthy adult.
Dining out may not be possible right now but why not ask friends and family to donate what they would usually spend on going out to eat and host a virtual dinner party with your loved ones? Prepare your meal, agree a time to log on and you have a great dinner party without the piles of washing up to do after!
We have lots of fun ideas waiting just for you, visit gbss.org.uk/virtual-fundraising/ 9
