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Take on our 31 minutes in May challenge

Challenge yourself to do 31 minutes of exercise every day in May. Raise money for stroke support and life-saving scientific research.

Every pound raised makes sure stroke survivors don’t have to face the recovery journey alone.

Will you rise to the challenge? 
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Challenge perks

✨ A FREE Stroke Association T-shirt and tracker for everyone who registers to take part.

✨ Stroke Association snood if you raise over £30.

✨ Stroke Association challenge medal if you raise over £200.

Download your challenge badges >
31 minutes in May 2026 snood

What is the 31 minutes in May challenge? 

The challenge is to do 31 minutes of exercise every day in May. You can do any exercise you like.  

Play badminton, football, or tennis. Take up yoga, walk, run, or dance. Do some gardening or mobility exercises.  
This is your challenge, so it’s entirely up to you!

However you choose to do it, we’ve got you covered. Every pound you raise will help stroke survivors to find strength through support.  

Register and set up your fundraising page, we’ll send you a free Stroke Association t-shirt and tracker.  

Raise £30 or more and you’ll receive a Stroke Association snood.  

Everything you need to get started for your challenge

1. Register and start fundraising 

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2. Join our 31 minutes in May Facebook community

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3. Download your tracker and sponsorship form

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4. Read our challenge FAQs and 

Challenge FAQs >
Once your t-shirt arrives, get a photo of you in it and post on your socials with your fundraising page telling everyone you're taking on the challenge!  

Download your challenge badges to share with your friends and family

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Download your 31 minutes in May tracker. 

If you have any questions about taking part, please contact Sarah or Amy at teamstroke@stroke.org.uk.   

May is Stroke Awareness Month

Every day in May, another 240 people will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke.  
Take on 31 minutes of exercise a day in May to raise vital funds to support stroke survivors. 

Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, and even children can be left unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. It's a traumatic, life-changing event that robs survivors and their families of the life they knew.   

You can make sure people don’t have to face the recovery journey alone.   

By taking part in this challenge you’ll be helping Stroke Support Coordinators be a lifeline to isolated stroke survivors and their loved ones. 
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Got questions about the 31 minutes in May challenge? 
Check out our FAQs below. 
If you still can't find the answer, email us at teamstroke@stroke.org.uk 

How do I register?

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Registration is now open. Sign up now. 

When does the challenge take place?

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Registration for our 31 minutes in May challenge is now open. The challenge runs from 1 May to 31 May.

Does it cost to take part?

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No, it's free to take part in the 31 minutes in May challenge.

Does it matter what online fundraising page I set up?

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No it doesn't matter - we find most people either use Facebook or JustGiving.  With Facebook people can only donate who are on Facebook so if lots of your family and friends aren't on it, you might find JustGiving easier.

Set up your online fundraising page. 

I've got more than one fundraising page on, does it matter?

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It's ok to have more than one.  If you set one up by mistake you are able to delete them.  If you need any support doing this, email us at teamstroke@stroke.org.uk 

When will I get my t-shirt and tracker?

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T-shirts and trackers will be sent to people who register for the challenge using this form. 

Do I need to do 31 minutes of exercise a day in May myself?

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No, this is the great thing about this challenge.  You can team up with as many people as you want to complete the challenge.  Every one of us is different so this challenge reflects that.

Is there a minimum fundraising amount?

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No there isn't but of course we greatly appreciate anything you can fundraise. Every pound you raise will help stroke survivors to find strength through support.