FAQs

The goal of the 45 for Epilepsy Challenge is simple - to walk or run 45km over the course of one week (22nd to the 28th of September) to represent the 45,000 people living with epilepsy in Ireland.  

The 45 for Epilepsy Challenge is also a fundraiser.  Participants get a fundraising page automatically created from them, and can be sponsored by families, friends, and colleagues.  Together, we want to raise €45,000 – are you in? 

By taking on the 45 for Epilepsy Challenge, you will help us to raise vital funds for people who live with Epilepsy every day. 

With the support of people like you, we can continue to provide critical services and supports to people and families living with epilepsy. You are helping achieve a vision of a world where no person’s life is limited by epilepsy.

Your support ensures that people with epilepsy and their families receive the information, advice, and support they need through a network of 11 Community Resource Officers. You ensure public awareness of epilepsy is improved and stigma and misunderstanding is alleviated. You are helping fund vital research projects to find new ways to manage and treat epilepsy and reduce its impact on people’s lives.  

To read more about how funds raised are used, please click here.

By signing up, you will have created your own fundraising page. This profile page has a unique URL/link that you can share with family, friends and colleagues to encourage donations.   

On your profile page, people can make a donation through our secure payment gateway using a valid credit or debit card. 

Yes, you are more than welcome to join from anywhere in the world! 

Be sure to warm up and cool down before each activity to help prevent injury.  Pace yourself, stay hydrated, and wear high-vis vests or arm bands if walking or running at night.

You can contact our Community and Campaigns Officer Méabh at mlonergan@epilepsy.ie

Signing up to the 45 for Epilepsy Challenge is easy, and free! Click below to sign up, and follow the simple steps to create your personalised profile page where you can receive donations, post updates, and share your fundraiser.   

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If you participated in the 45 for Epilepsy Challenge in 2024 or 2023, you will have to sign up again by creating an account here.  If you participated in this years 24 Hour Squat Challenge, you may already have a fundraising account under the email address you used to sign up – just log in, and sign up to the 45 for Epilepsy Challenge! 

After you've logged into your fundraising account, you will be directed to your profile page.  Click here to log in.

When you register for the challenge, a fundraising page will be automatically created for you. Once you complete registration, you'll be prompted to order your Epilepsy Ireland t-shirt. Remember, to share your fundraising page on social media and with family, friends and colleagues to help you raise more funds for Epilepsy Ireland. 

If you’ve forgotten your password, please click here. 
 

Once you have entered your registered email address, you will be emailed a link to reset your password. Make sure you enter your password accurately - all passwords are case sensitive! 
 

Your username is the email address you used during registration – please email mlonergan@epilepsy.ie if you cannot remember the email you registered with. 

Of course! You can set up a team during your registration, and add your team members then or later. Please note, if you sign up others, they'll receive an email to provide additional information, they must do this to be fully registered for the event. In the "Edit My Team" tab you can add a button that allows anyone to join your team, or create a passcode that is needed to join.

You'll need to be signed in to your fundraising account to be able to join a team. 

The easiest way to join a team is via the unique team URL, which is located on the team's profile page. 

You can also find the team via the search bar on the event homepage. Enter the name of the team and select the search icon. 

Once you have found the team, select 'Join Team'. You should then see your name appear in the team list. 

Donations to the 45 for Epilepsy Challenge participants close one week after the event ends, on October 5th.  You can donate to Epilepsy Ireland at any time however – just click here! 

Please first check your Junk Mail folder in your email. If the receipt is not in your Junk folder and you still haven't received it after a couple of hours please contact us at mlonergan@epilepsy.ie.

All donations are processed through Stripe, a leading payment processor with best-in-class security and protection.  Your card details are protected by advanced encryption, and Epilepsy Ireland does not see them or keep them on file. 

We accept all major credit and debit cards for donations.