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Let's GLOW together!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Birmingham lights up for mental health.
Gather friends, family, colleagues, or walk solo and be part of our community.
Walk to remember someone special, for a cause you're passionate about or to honour your own journey.
Every step helps Mental Health UK continue providing vital support to those who need it most.
Event details
Date: Saturday 26 September
Location: Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre
Edgbaston Reservoir
Distance: 20KM
Sign up for £20 and pledge to raise £200.
Please note children 16 and under can take part but don't need to register. They must be accompanied by a guardian age 18 and over at all times.
Take part in GLOW Birmingham in
three easy steps
1. Register
Follow the steps to create your account and click register!
2. Love your page
Edit your fundraising page- let's make it personal!
3. Spread the Word
Why we GLOW
By taking part in GLOW Birmingham, you'll help raise vital funds that enable Mental Health UK to support individuals, families and communities through information, advice and mental health services.
Together, we can create a future where everyone has the support they need to thrive.
Sign up and share your "Why"
What to expect
- Rest stops and refreshments
GLOW Route
Start and End at Edgbaston Reservoir - please note the route map differ on the day.
GLOW together for a brighter future
By signing up to GLOW, and fundraising for Mental Health UK you can help us to achieve more through our services.
£10
could support 60 people to access the Mental Health & Money Advice resources to improve their financial and mental health.
£50
could train 25 educators on how to support young people with mental health resilience, giving them important tools for their future.
£100
could help two people be part of a peer support group for a year, offering acceptance and reassurance.
Let's GLOW together
"It was an honour to walk in solidarity and together raise awareness and promote the importance of mental health.
Completing the walk was rewarding in a way that helped me feel good mentally, physically and boosted my self-esteem as I felt I had a purpose in contributing to such an important movement."
Manisha, GLOW
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The GLOW experience
Taking part in GLOW mental health charity walk means you can walk and talk with others who are passionate about mental health, and together, you’ll be helping people across the UK to better understand and manage their mental health.
We want to be one of the city’s featured sights that night, so dressing up is encouraged! Be it glow sticks, luminous face paint, fairy lights, or fun clothes.
Friendly dogs are welcome and can dress up too. Please note children 16 and under can take part but must be accompanied by a guardian age 17 and over at all times.
At the end of the circular route, there will be a medal waiting for you, as well as fantastic memories and a well-deserved feeling of achievement that will last a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cut off for registration?
Registration for GLOW London will close Saturday 3 October.
This is to ensure that people have time to fundraise and reach their target for Mental Health UK.
Is GLOW suitable for children?
Yes! GLOW is a family affair, and we would love to see you bring your younger family members along with you – GLOW is fun for all!
Please note that all children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Does everyone need to fundraise?
As a charity, we need to ensure that we cover the costs of setting up and running this event, and your fundraising helps with this. Furthermore, your efforts will enable us to continue providing support to people across the UK living with mental health problems to give them the tools they need to live their best possible lives.
Everyone over the age of 17 will need to register to take part and agree to fundraise a minimum target of £200.
Where is the start/finish location?
Location: Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre
Edgbaston Reservoir
79 Selwyn Road
Birmingham
B16 0SL
Will there be refreshments on route/where will they be?
We will confirm the exact location closer to the event date but there will be a refreshment stop.
Can I take part as a team?
You can, and we’d love for people to gather a team together for the walk! All team members will need to sign up and register as an individual first, with a minimum fundraising target of £200 applying to each person in the team.
When will I receive my GLOW t-shirt?
Your t-shirt will be posted to you around 3 weeks before the event.
Will there be tail-walkers and guides?
The event has signage throughout, checkpoints, and guides. You will have access to a map and phone support.
Can I join as a solo walker?
Absolutely! You can join as a solo or as a group.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes dogs are allowed, they must be kept on leads!
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