About
Where and when is the challenge?
This is a virtual challenge so you can do it throughout March at a time that best suits you. You can do it in your local area, park or gym. You can do it together with your friends and family.
How will the money I raise help people with epilepsy?
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.
How do I receive donations, or encourage people to donate?
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.
Can I participate if I don’t live in Ireland?
Yes, you are more than welcome to join from anywhere in the world!
What are some of the top tips to help me during the challenge?
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 at night.
I have a question that isn't listed here, how can I get in touch?
You can contact our Community and Campaigns Officer Méabh at mlonergan@epilepsy.ie
Signing up
How do I sign up?
Signing up to the March Walking 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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I've already signed up. How do I view my profile page?
After you've logged into your fundraising account, you will be directed to your profile page. Click here to log in.
| What do I receive when I sign up? |
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.
I’ve forgotten my username and/or password...
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.
Can we enter as a team?
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.
How do I join a team?
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.
Is there a Strava club or Facebook group?
Yes! You can join others taking on the challenge in the Strava club here. And the Facebook group here.
Donations
When do donations close?
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.
Are my personal donations safe and secure?
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.
What payment methods do you accept for donations?
We accept all major credit and debit cards for donations.
We hope that we have answered any questions you might have about the challenge! For more information on epilepsy, Epilepsy Ireland, and its services, visit our website www.epilepsy.ie