Each challenge connects to the number 25, whether it’s 25 laps, 25 acts of kindness, or 25 cakes and is designed so that everyone can get involved. From simple, one-day challenges to bigger fundraising goals, you can join in your own way and help us make our 25th year one to remember.
25 for FoL 25 Challenges:
- Do 25 keepy-ups in a row.
- Complete 25 laps of your local pitch, park, or garden.
- Hit 25 goals - in training, at school, or with friends.
- Run, walk, or cycle 25 miles this month.
- Climb 25 flights of stairs (or hill reps!) in one session.
- Pass the ball 25 times with a friend without losing control (touching the ground)
- Do 25 star jumps, squats or sit-ups - or all three!
- Take 25 shots on target - how many can you score?
- Try 25 minutes of a new sport you’ve never done before.
- Do 25 minutes of stretching or yoga to look after your body.
- Bake 25 cakes, cookies or treats and share them with others.
- Draw, paint, or design 25 hearts of light to show what the Foundation means to you.
- Write a list of your top 25 Sunderland AFC players of all time.
- Read for 25 minutes a day for a week.
- Learn 25 words or phrases in another language.
- Create a short video showing 25 things you love about the North East.
- Volunteer or help someone for 25 minutes.
- Send 25 positive messages or compliments to friends, family, or colleagues.
- Donate 25 items (clothes, tins, books) to a local charity.
- Spend 25 minutes outdoors - walk, relax, or enjoy the view.
- Challenge 25 people to join you in supporting the Foundation.
- Learn 25 new sign language words.
- Organise a “Bake 25” sale and raise funds for the Foundation.
- Take on a sponsored 25-mile run, walk, or cycle challenge.
- Get creative - make up your own ‘25’ challenge! Whether it’s 25 goals, 25 good deeds, or 25 new experiences, make it personal and share your story.
Share your challenge using #FoL25, you could be featured on the Foundation’s social media channels throughout 2026, shining a light on the amazing things our supporters are doing to celebrate 25 years of impact.
How to Get Involved
- Choose one (or more!) of the 25 challenges.
- Complete it anytime during 2026.
- Share your photo or video using #FoL25
- Donate to the Foundation of Light to support our work across the North East.
- Keep an eye on our channels - you might see yourself featured!
