Power Up - take on our boot camp challenge

Get in shape while raising funds to support isolated blind veterans

A supporter planking and laughing with his young daughter leaning on him

What is the Power Up challenge? 🤔

It's a 30-day military-style boot camp challenge. By the end of the month you’ll be able to smash out 60 press-ups, 300 squats and a four-minute plank.

When and where can I take part? 🕒

Any time and place you choose. Simply sign up below and we'll send you a daily training schedule. You can take part as an individual, group or organisation.

How much does it cost? 💷

Nothing. All we ask is that you raise as much as you can for Blind Veterans UK.

Your impact

Supporters like you play a huge role in raising the vital funds we need to support isolated blind veterans.

12,441 befriending telephone calls made to veterans in the past year
Icon of a person talking on a smartphone
184 online social groups held in the past year, so our veterans could stay connected and combat isolation
Icon of a computer screen with a video call of four people
Many thousands

of blind veterans across the UK still need our support

Icon of a blind veteran walking with a cane
Find out more about our impact

How we'll help you

Register your challenge and we’ll send you everything you need to complete your boot camp, including:

  • Your daily training schedule
  • Images to help you fundraise on social media
  • Guidance on setting up your fundraising page
  • Updates on how the money you raise helps blind veterans

Make sure you sign up to receive emails from us when you're registering your challenge. Otherwise, we won't be able to send you all the information and support you need.

Safety tips

Stay safe when you’re training, and remember:

  • Consult your GP before embarking on a new exercise routine
  • If you feel any pain or discomfort, stop
  • Don’t overdo it - rest is important for recovery
  • Drink plenty of water

 

Sign up to our Power Up boot camp challenge

You'll be surprised by what you can do after 30 days' training

Sign up to Power Up

Read more

Fundraise as a group

Whether you're in the military or a school, find out how your group can raise money to help blind veterans.

A group of four runners in Blind Veterans UK vests, muddy and smiling as they rest after they finished their race

Do your own thing

Have you got your own idea for a fundraising activity? Whatever it is, we'll give you all the support you need.

A photo of a girl going down a zip wire

Fundraising help

Whether you're new to fundraising or a seasoned pro, check out our tips to help make your event a success.

A pair of hands holding a poster with a graphic letter box and question mark