Red Shoe Walk
Terms and Conditions

PARTICIPATION
1. Participants must pay the relevant non-refundable registration fee to take part in the event. The event place can only be used by the participant(s) who enters and cannot be transferred to anyone else.
2. The Red Shoe Walk has no age restriction, however everyone, including children, must register to take part in the event. Participants aged 0 to 15 (inclusive) on the day of the event must be registered by a parent or guardian and must always be accompanied by a responsible adult on event day.
3. Parents and guardians are responsible for the wellbeing of their child/ those on their booking. By registering them, you understand that the Red Shoe Walk is a physical challenge, and you believe the child is able to take part and complete it.
4. Sheffield Hospitals Charity reserve the right to refuse participation to any individual and to cancel or postpone the event completely for all participants at any time. If the event were to be postponed, Sheffield Hospitals Charity would give as much notice as possible and try to rearrange for another date. In the event of us being unable to rearrange this event, a full refund will be offered.
5. Participants must register in advance to take part in the Red Shoe Walk. Registrations will close midnight Sunday 27th July.

UNABLE TO CONTINUE/END OF EVENT
1. The finish line will close at midday. Any participants that haven’t finished the event by this time and choose to continue do so at their own risk and absolve Sheffield Hospitals Charity from any and all responsibility entirely.
2. Participants who choose to finish the walk before the end of the route do so at their own risk and absolve Sheffield Hospitals Charity from any and all responsibility entirely.

HEALTH, SAFETY & MEDICAL
1. Participants are responsible for ensuring that they, their children and anyone else on their booking are sufficiently fit and healthy to take part in the event. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in the event must seek medical advice from their GP prior to the event.
2. Participants must declare details of any health problem(s), current medication and any other information considered relevant to taking part in the event or in case of a medical emergency (prior to event day if possible). To declare said information there is a field available on the registration form or the participant can contact the fundraising team via email/phone before the event.
3. The Red Shoe Walk is a non-competitive walking event and running is not permitted.
4. Sheffield Hospitals Charity will take all reasonable steps to minimise risk of injury to participants during the Red Shoe Walk. There is a risk assessment process in place, which aims to minimise or eliminate risk to everyone taking part in the event. Participants acknowledge that there might be conditions or circumstances beyond our control that can lead to unforeseen risks, including injury, and accept such risks.
5. Marshals will be on hand to guide participants at road crossings but are not responsible for stopping traffic or telling you when to cross any roads. For their own safety, participants should use official road crossings where possible and always look when crossing the road. Participants are responsible for crossing safely and ensuring any children and dependents they are responsible for also cross safely.
6. Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are wearing appropriate clothing and footwear when participating in the event, considering the nature of the event, the weather forecast and the terrain of the route.
7. Participants are responsible for providing their own water and sun cream

CONDUCT
1. All participants and supporters must abide by these terms and conditions and any rules, instructions or regulations displayed or given on the day of the event by staff/volunteers, police or emergency personnel.
2. Everyone taking part in the Red Shoe Walk must be registered as participants. Participants are asked to be respectful to members of the public while taking part in the event.
3. Participants are expected to dispose of any waste using the litter and recycling facilities at the event location and walking route.
4. We ask all participants and supporters to refrain from smoking tobacco products or e-cigarettes and drinking alcohol whilst taking part in the Red Shoe Walk. The charity reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs or to anyone behaving in a way which may harm or cause offence to themselves, participants or damage the reputation of the charity.

FUNDRAISING
1. The Red Shoe Walk is a fundraising event. We ask that participants aim to raise a minimum sponsorship amount of £40 (excluding gift aid) where possible. Children under the age of 18 using JustGiving services or creating fundraising pages must do so under the direct supervision and with the consent of a responsible adult. Children should not be given overall responsibility for the handling of money, especially large sums, without adult supervision.
2. Participants are not allowed to collect any donations from the public along the walking route whilst taking part in the event. If participants are bringing cash donations to the event, these will be collected by official Sheffield Hospitals Charity volunteers as part of a general bucket collection at the event. Details of how to donate cash as part of your individual fundraising target can be provided by the charity on request.
3. Money raised by the Red Shoe Walk will go towards dementia care initiatives funded by Sheffield Hospitals Charity across Sheffield.
4. Participants will need to adhere to any fundraising guidance or advice issued by Sheffield Hospitals Charity and abide by the Code of Fundraising Practice issued by the Fundraising Regulator.

PERSONAL DATA
1. Sheffield Hospitals Charity will handle personal data provided by participants in accordance with data protection law. For more information, our privacy policy can be found here.
2. Sheffield Hospitals Charity will use the data provided by participants who to contact them about the event and related fundraising activity. Personal information may also be used for the purpose of sending communications, where the participant has specified, they would like to hear more about the charity’s work.
3. Participants will be offered the option to receive communications from Meadowhall after registering for the Red Shoe Walk. Those participants who opt in to receive communications from Meadowhall will receive these as specified and in accordance with Meadowhall’s privacy policy.
FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY
1. By registering for the event, all participants confirm they are happy for any photographs or video footage taken during the Red Shoe Walk to be used by Sheffield Hospitals Charity and Meadowhall to publicise the event and/or other fundraising purposes, including but not limited to: advertising, publications, marketing materials and any other documents that may be made available to the public.
DISCOUNTS
1. Exclusive discounts may be available to Red Shoe Walk participants at selected Meadowhall retailers. Valid on the day of the Red Shoe Walk only.
2. Participating retailers and specific discount offers will be confirmed closer to the event date.
3. Discounts are subject to each retailer’s availability, terms, and conditions, and may be limited to a set number of customers.
4. Discounts are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and have no cash value.
5. Sheffield Hospitals Charity and Meadowhall are not responsible for the availability or quality of retailer offers.
6. By participating in the Red Shoe Walk, you agree to these terms.