SIT UP Challenge – FAQs

Any Questions about our Sponsored Sit-Up Challenge? We hope you find the answer below but, if not, please email charlotte@kidsforkids.org.uk.

Completing Your Challenge

What is the Sponsored Sit-up Challenge?

We’re asking you to complete 2,023 sit-ups in a month to support our work. This March, join our challenge to raise money and help support and spread the word about the forgotten children of Darfur.

Do I have to complete 2,023 Sit-ups in March?

To help you achieve 2,023 sit-ups in March, we have set up a plan for you, including rest days and increasing from 10 to 115 sit-ups a day….

Download the 2,023 Sit-ups Challenge Plan today so you can tick off the days!

If 2,023 sounds too many for you, please don’t worry – just set your own personal target. This is a personal challenge for you – we are just delighted that you are considering supporting Kids for Kids.

How do I do a sit-up?

There are several options to choose from. Just choose the one that feels most comfortable for you. And if anything hurts too much, please stop or choose another option.

Option 1: Sit Up Crunch

• Lie face up with your legs bent so that your feet are tucked as close to your bottom as possible. Either put your hands on your head or cross your arms over your chest, whichever is more comfortable for you.
• Flex your body towards your thighs until your back is off the floor.
• Lower back down to the starting position, and then repeat.

Option 2: Full Sit Up

• As above, lie face up with your legs bent.
• Engage your core and put your hands on your head or cross your arms over your chest.
• Flex your body towards your thighs until your back is off the floor.
• Lower gently back down and then repeat.

Option 3: Full Sit up with Kettlebell

• Holding a weight makes the sit-up more challenging. This can be a dumbbell, kettlebell, or a tin of beans!
• Keep the weight against your chest, tighten your core and raise your torso off the ground into a full sit up.
• Lower gently back down and then repeat.

Option 4: Full Sit up with Kettlebell lift

• You can increase the sit up further by extending the weight into a press.
• As you sit up, press the kettlebell overhead.
• Lower the kettlebell back to your chest, keeping the abdominals tight and lower back to the floor slowly.

*DO IT RIGHT*

• Be sure to engage your core, not your neck.
• Avoid rounding your back.
• If you experience any pain in your back or neck STOP.

How long do I  have to complete my challenge?

The whole month of March – from 1st March to 31st March 2023.

Why March? Can I start the challenge earlier or later than March?

Absolutely. March is our birthday month – we are turning 22 on 8th March 2023! So we have chosen this challenge for March, when most people will be taking part. But you can take on this challenge when it works for you. The more people who sign up, the more impact we have.

What if I don’t complete the challenge?

If you don’t complete 2,023 sit-ups in March, it isn’t a problem! The most important thing is that you’ve challenged yourself. If you want to complete the challenge, you could always give yourself a bit longer to do it.

How do I sign up?

It’s easy to sign up – all you need to do is join our Facebook group if you are on Facebook. Our Facebook group is there to motivate and support you during your challenge so do ask questions, share images, videos and updates, and get involved! Please do invite friends to the group so they can get involved too!

We have a JustGiving page for online fundraising here. To set up your own personal fundraising page, just click on this link and ‘Start Fundraising’.

Or you can use a sponsorship form which is available here.

Whatever you choose, please email us to let us know and include the link to your JustGiving page in the email.

Fundraising

How do I raise sponsorship?

Here are five proven things you can do to help you hit your fundraising goal:

1. Lead by example. Make the first donation yourself

2. Share a post on your fundraising page explaining why you’re doing the challenge

3. Share your page on WhatsApp with friends, family, and colleagues

4. Post photos and videos of yourself doing the challenge

5. Post updates as you hit key milestones

How much should I aim to raise?

It’s always a good idea to set a low, easily obtainable target to begin with, say £150, £200 or £250. That’s 3, 4, or 5 Goats to us!

If you achieve your first target – amazing! You can always increase it to encourage your family and friends to dig a little deeper for the forgotten children of Darfur.

How do I set up JustGiving Fundraiser?

We have a JustGiving page for online fundraising here. Just click on ‘Start Fundraising‘ to set up your own personal page. Or you can use a sponsorship form which is available here. Whatever you choose, please email us to let us know and include the link to your JustGiving page in the email.

Do I need to do anything to send the money from my fundraisers to you?

No – all money that people donate via JustGiving will come through to us automatically, so there’s nothing more you need to do.

Further questions, just email us!

Let’s Get Fit, Let’s Have Fun, Let’s Fundraise!

Let’s Sit Up, Let’s Support, Let’s Spread the Word!

Best of Luck!