Cerebral Palsy Society’s Steptember challenge - 1st year YMCA is getting involved and they have over 50 people participating.
Whanganui's YMCA are making it count - taking on the Steptember challenge to raise money for cerebral palsy.
The international annual fundraiser event encourages participants to walk a minimum of 10,000 steps a day to support people with cerebral palsy who often face mobility difficulties.
And in Whanganui, the YMCA community centre participants have taken the challenge a step further.
The organisation has spilt into 12 teams, each with four people, to add a competitive flare.
YMCA programme leader, Paulette Archer, said they had a team goal to raise $500 each and all teams had embraced the challenge.
"We have one team of students who have been hitting the gym nearly every morning...on the first day of the challenge one of them walked all the way from Castlecliff so had already completed his 10,000 steps and we had barely begun the day. So I think it's fair to say they will probably win," Ms Archer said.
Whanganui's YMCA gets behind the Steptember challenge. Photo/ Stuart Munro
The campaign in New Zealand is led by Cerebral Palsy Society and runs for four weeks - beginning on September 4.
All of the money raised will go towards the Cerebral Palsy Society, which is a non-profit organisation that relies on donations and fundraisers.
Ms Archer said Sunday, October 1 was the final day but they would definitely be taking on the challenge next year.
"It has been lots of fun and it's such a worthy cause - so why not get involved."
All of the money raised will go towards the Cerebral Palsy Society, which is a non-profit organisation that relies on donations and fundraisers.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is a term used to describe a group of disabling conditions, which affect movement and posture. It is caused by a defect or lesion to one or more specific areas of the brain, usually occurring during foetal development before, during or shortly following birth or during infancy.
What does the Cerebral Palsy Society do?
They help babies, children, teenagers and adults living with cerebral palsy lead the most comfortable, independent and inclusive life possible.
