Walking Together to Prevent Infection - join the challenge!
Welcome to the Walking Together to Prevent Infection campaign! We’re inviting you to step up and take action in support of infection prevention and control across health and care settings. By walking with us, you’re helping raise awareness and funds for the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) and its mission to improve health and care safety.
Why walk with us?
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect 1 in 10 patients globally every year, but many of these infections are preventable. The IPS is dedicated to ensuring health and care professionals have the knowledge and tools to reduce these infections and protect patients. By joining this campaign, you’re directly supporting these life-saving efforts.
We’re asking everyone – whether you’re an avid walker or simply want to take a step toward a healthier future – to join us in this important cause. Every step counts, and together, we can make a real difference.
How to get involved
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Choose your challenge
Whether it’s a daily walk, a weekend goal, or a month-long target, there’s a walking challenge for everyone. You can set your own pace and timeline.
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Fundraise for IPS
Share your walking journey with friends, family, and colleagues by setting up a fundraising page. Help raise much-needed funds for infection prevention work by encouraging donations to IPS. Let us know your taking part too so we can send you some additional resources.
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Track your progress
We want to celebrate every milestone! Track your progress and share updates with the IPS community to inspire others and stay motivated. Simply tag us on X or LinkedIn, or send your photos and updates to Gina Groom.
Ready to join the challenge? Sign up here!
Make a difference – donate today
If walking isn’t your thing, you can still make an impact by donating to support the campaign. Your contributions will help IPS continue its vital work in improving infection prevention strategies, educating healthcare professionals, and advocating for better infection control policies.
Sponsor Dr Rhys’s 1,084-Mile Journey
Dr Alex Rhys, CEO of IPS, is walking the equivalent of 1,084 miles over the course of 2025, and you can help by sponsoring his personal challenge. Every pound raised will go directly toward supporting IPS’s mission to prevent infections and save lives.
Download resources
We’ve created a range of resources to help you get the most out of your walking challenge. From fundraising tips to social media templates, we’ve got everything you need to get started and make the campaign a success.
See our general fundraising tips.
Download our social media toolkit.
Every step counts
Whether you walk a mile or a thousand, every step you take is a step toward preventing infections, protecting patients, and creating safer healthcare settings. By walking with us, you’re supporting the IPS’s mission to improve infection prevention practices and save lives.
Join us today and let’s walk together for a healthier future!