News 01 Feb 2024

Kiltwalk Dundee 24 – Walk for Dundee Carers Centre

Dark blue background semi-blue circles top right and bottom left. Two circles with Dundee Carers Centre tartan. Circle in the centre with a picture of a close up of a person feet in trainers.

Take part in the  Kiltwalk Dundee on 11th August 2024 and make every step count for a cause that truly cares.

Choose either The Wee Wander (5.5 miles) or for a bigger challenge, The Mighty Stride (21.5 miles) to help raise public awareness and build capacity to meet the increasing need for support for unpaid carers and disabled people in Dundee who embody the spirit of our campaign – “Because We Care.”

Why Walk for Us?

  1. Empowering Unpaid Carers and Disabled People
    Your fundraising efforts will provide crucial support to unpaid carers and disabled people, acknowledging their selfless dedication.
  2. Sustain our services
    Funds raised will contribute to programs and initiatives for unpaid carers, disabled people and their families based on local need.
  3. Local Impact
    By choosing our cause, you’re making a direct impact on your community, helping to build local awareness and support for unpaid carers and disabled people.
  4. Be Quick!
    Your registration fee could be covered! (Please get in touch with us to discuss payment of the registration fee.)

How to Get Involved

  1. Register for Kiltwalk Dundee
    Sign up for the Kiltwalk Dundee on 11th August and choose our charity as your cause.
    Register here
  2. Create a Fundraising Page
    Set up a personal fundraising page. Share your story, and let people know why you are walking for our cause
  3. Spread the Word
    Utilise your social media platforms to share your fundraising page and encourage others to join or support your cause. (Don’t forget to tag us!)

Because We Care

There are an estimated 800,000 unpaid carers in Scotland; this includes 30,000 young carers under the age of 18. The value of unpaid care provided by carers in Scotland is £12.8 billion per year.

Three out of five of us will become carers at some stage in our lives, and 1 in 10 of us is already fulfilling some sort of caring role. (source:  https://carers.org/our-work-in-scotland/our-work-in-scotland)

For that reason alone, it is more important than ever to elevate, support and raise awareness of unpaid carers and disabled people in our community.

Spread the Message on Social Media

  • Share your training journey, fundraising milestones, and motivations using the hashtag #Kiltwalk24 and #BecauseWeCare
  • Tag friends, family, and followers to join the campaign or support your walk
  • Engage with our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to boost our message

Register here

Walk for a worthy cause and walk with us on 11th August at the Kiltwalk Dundee.

Together, let’s make every step count – “Because We Care.”