Get Moving and Make a Difference

A K A Day promotes health and well-being by challenging you to move more in May.

All the money we raise helps to fund Cardiac Screening sessions in memory of Robert Rowan.

The Impact

The aim of our annual charity challenge is to raise awareness of the prevalence of cardiac deaths in young people and in addition, raise money for a charity dedicated to preventing young sudden cardiac deaths.

1000 CRY

1,000 Heart Screenings

Now in our 4th year, the Hive has raised an incredible £16.500, enabling us to recently celebrate our 1000th heart screening. And, due to these tests being carried out, CRY’s data shows that 74, ‘asymptomatic’ young people have been identified with abnormalities in tracings of the hearts rhythm which required referral for further investigation.

These young people are now equipped with essential information about their heart health, future treatment options and ultimately lives will be saved in Robert’s memory.

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Supporting CRY in memory of Robert Rowan

Every week in the UK at least 12 fit & healthy young people, die suddenly from undiagnosed cardiac conditions. CRY are committed to reducing this number through awareness, screening, and research. The charity also offer support to those families and friends, who have been affected by a sudden loss.

A K A Day supporters, along with Robert’s family, friends and colleagues, have raised over £150,000 in his memory to date and we are passionate about raising awareness of CRY and keeping his legacy alive.
2024 Screening

The Challenge

A K A Day in May – Are you ready to move more?

Sign up to a set daily distance of 1k to 10km per day and cover that distance every day for the whole of May!

Walk, run, skate, cycle, roll – you can cover the distance any way you want to, so long as the power comes from you! Depending on your level of fitness and time available there’s a challenge that’s right for your lifestyle.

You can also choose a combination of activities e.g., run one day and walk the next, so long as you cover the daily distance.

There are a variety of distances to suit any age and level of fitness ranging from a half km challenge for our youngest participants (and that includes ‘pram miles!) right up to 10k for those looking to clock up some serious distance over the course of the month.

At the end of the month, you’ll receive a link to our website which will allow you to enter your details and upload your evidence once you have completed the challenge.

Once the evidence has been verified, you will receive a bespoke A K A Day medal in the post – or an e-certificate if you have donated the cost of the medal.

We ask for a £15 donation to take part in the challenge to support Cardiac Risk in the Young.

There is a junior discount for those aged 5-12 (£10), a £5 “Bumble Bee” option for under 5’s and for 2024 a new family option (2 adults + 2 children) for £45.

Bumble Bee

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Ready to roll?

For our baby bees in the Hive up to 5 years old. They can roll, crawl, stroll their way around their daily 0.5k.
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Worker Bee

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Ready to get moving?

Set at 1k a day, this is a great level for those looking to embrace a new healthy habit.
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Drone
Bee

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Ready to step up?

Perfect for those keen to go a bit further - a daily challenge of 2k a day.
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Queen
Bee

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Ready to go the distance?

Our Queens will take on 5k of movement every day.
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Ultra
Bee

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Ready to go Ultra?

New for 2024 and for the keen Bees, are you ready to commit to 10k every day in May?
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Cheers!

We’ll make sure your contribution makes a difference for the work of Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Good luck with your challenge!

Your help is really appreciated!