Join our brand new dog walking challenge this February

Tails for Tommy’s is a fun dog-walking fundraising challenge supporting Tommy’s. Throughout February, you and your four-legged friend can get out, get active and take on a walking challenge together, while raising vital funds to help Tommy’s make pregnancy and birth safer for everyone.

We’re challenging you to walk 140km throughout February that’s just 5km a day  but you can make the challenge work for you and your dog.

Tails for Tommy’s takes place throughout February. You can start whenever you like during the month and complete your 140km at your own pace.

Not at all! The 140km challenge is there to give you something to aim for, but you can adapt the challenge to suit you and your dog.

Whether you walk a little every day or enjoy longer walks at the weekend, the most important thing is getting out together and raising money for Tommy’s.

Absolutely! If you and your dog are enjoying the challenge and want to go further, go for it. Just let your supporters know how far you’re aiming to walk and keep them updated on your progress.

Of course! You can take part with your dog, walk with a friend or family member, or simply take on the challenge yourself. Every kilometre and every pound raised makes a difference.

Absolutely. Tails for Tommy’s is a great family-friendly fundraising challenge. Children can take part alongside a parent, carer or guardian, with everyone enjoying the walks together.

Simply sign up for Tails for Tommy’s and set up your fundraising page. Once you’re registered, you’ll be ready to start your challenge and share your page with friends and family.

Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be all set to go and start your challenge

Just don’t forget to start sharing your fundraising page with your friends, family and colleagues!

There’s no minimum amount you need to raise to take part.

However, we’d love you to aim high and ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. Every donation helps Tommy’s continue its vital work.

Raise or donate £5 on your fundraising page and we’ll send you a special Tails for Tommy’s dog bandana for your four-legged friend.

Raise £30 on your fundraising page and you’ll earn a brilliant Tommy’s pin badge.

Raise £150 and we’ll send you a Tommy’s beanie hat as a thank you for your amazing fundraising.

We’ll aim to send your dog bandana once you reach £5, all other prizes will be sent once you reach the relevant milestone and the final fundraising deadline has passed. 

If you’ve reached a milestone and the fundraising deadline has passed but haven’t received your reward, please contact us at fundraising@tommys.org and we’ll be happy to help.

You can keep track of your distance however works best for you – using a fitness app, your phone, a smartwatch or simply keeping a note of the kilometres you’ve completed.

If your JustGiving fundraising page allows you to log your fitness activity, you can also use this to share your progress with your supporters.

No. The 5km a day suggestion is simply a way of reaching 140km across February. You can spread your walks out in whatever way works best for you and your dog.

Once you’ve created your fundraising page, share it with your friends, family and colleagues and ask them to sponsor your challenge.

You could also try some of our fundraising ideas, from a sponsored dog walk to a workplace sweepstake or a bake sale.

Every donation, however big or small, helps.

Every pound you raise for Tails for Tommy’s helps Tommy’s fund vital research, improve care, campaign for change and provide expert information and support to families throughout their pregnancy journey.

The easiest way to make sure your fundraising reaches Tommy’s is to ask people to donate directly to your online JustGiving fundraising page.

If you collect cash donations, you can also pay these into your fundraising page.

Yes. To receive rewards, donations must be on your JustGiving page by Monday 15 March 2027.

If you’re having problems with your JustGiving page or making a donation, JustGiving’s support team can help.

If you have a question about Tails for Tommy’s or your fundraising rewards, please contact us at fundraising@tommys.org.

That’s absolutely fine. Every dog is different, so please make sure your walks are suitable for your dog’s age, health and ability.

You can split your walks into shorter sessions or choose a different distance that works for you both.

Yes! The more wagging tails, the better. You can take part with as many dogs as you like, as long as everyone is happy and comfortable on your walks.

Don’t put yourself or your dog at risk. If the weather makes walking unsafe or uncomfortable, wait for a better day or split your distance into shorter walks.

Yes! Tails for Tommy’s can be a brilliant group fundraising activity. If you’d like to take part as a group, please contact us at fundraising@tommys.org and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Tails for Tommy’s is primarily a UK-based fundraising challenge. If you live outside the UK and would like to take part, please contact us at fundraising@tommys.org before signing up so we can check whether we’re able to send rewards to your country.

We’re always happy to help!

For any questions about Tails for Tommy’s, your fundraising or your rewards, please email fundraising@tommys.org.

T&Cs can be viewed here.