About the event
Looking to pick up a new activity this summer? Skipping could be the new exercise for you! This challenge is aimed at people of all fitness levels, allowing you to take the challenge at your own pace.
For experienced exercisers, we recommend 3 to 4 days of higher intensity exercise (up to 15 minutes of skipping) then the remainder of the week with lower intensity exercise (5 minutes or less per day).
If you’re new to skipping, start out with a minute a day and try and work your way up to 5 minutes throughout the month!
How to enter
We recommend setting your fundraising pledge at £150, but the goal is to raise what you can!
It’s as easy as…
Not on Facebook? No problem
If you're not on Facebook and would like to take part don't worry. Just email us on fundraising@macmillan.org.uk and we'll help.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
By registering in the Facebook group following the steps above you'll receive:
- A free Macmillan skipping rope
- Access to our friendly Facebook group and your fellow challengers
- Fundraising support and weekly updates to help you ace your challenge!
Most importantly we'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
By taking part in this challenge, you accept that you must, as least, be at a basic level of fitness in order to participate. You also must be over the age of 18 to take part.
FAQs
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What is the ‘Skip into June with Macmillan’ challenge?
The challenge is to skip every day for Macmillan during June. There is no daily time limit but skipping up to 15 minutes 3 to 4 times a week is recommended. To save your knees and joints, we recommend limiting your skipping for the rest of the week, keeping to 5 mins max. The challenge will help to raise vital funds for Macmillan.
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What level of fitness do I need to have?
This is an accessible challenge set to your own health. Each participant should go at their own pace that’s comfortable for them and their body.
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Can I complete the challenge at my own pace during June?
The challenge is completely based on you and your fitness level. We want to encourage people to give skipping a go and pick up the rope every day throughout June. For experienced exercisers, we recommend varying your exercise levels, having 3 to 4 high intensity (15 min) days and then having the rest of the week at a lower intensity (5 mins). If you’re new to skipping, start out with a minute a day and try and work your way up to 5 minutes throughout the month!
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Can I start the challenge late or early? What if I miss a day?
We will be encouraging everyone to start their challenge on 1 June and skip throughout the month. However, if you are joining the challenge later or you have missed a few days, you can continue into July.
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How do I order a skipping rope?
Order your skipping rope by completing the skipping rope registration form in the Facebook group. Once ordered, this should be with you within two weeks.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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