30 Days of Fitness Challenge – support Gym Haven from this January

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Charity, News on 23rd December, 2024

Join the Open Up 30 Days of Fitness Challenge and help raise vital funds for Gym Haven — a new gym for Coombehaven Ward, an acute mental health unit at The Cedars in Exeter. Together, we’re aiming to raise £15,000 to fund essential equipment and installation costs, empowering patients on their recovery journey through exercise.

Find out more about the challenge here.

How Gym Haven will help patients

Despite clear evidence that physical activity supports mental health, patients on Coombehaven Ward currently lack access to gym facilities. This fundraiser could help:

  • Provide gym equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, and a cardio wall
  • Offer patients a safe and supportive space to stay active and focus on recovery
  • Transform the ward into a space promoting mental and physical wellbeing

How to take part

Challenge levels

Pick a level that suits your fitness and confidence:

  • Beginner: complete one challenge each day
  • Intermediate: tackle a line of challenges each week, working through all four lines during the month
  • Advanced: go all-in and complete the full workout every day

Please consult a medical professional if you’re new to exercise or have any concerns. Only participate if you’re injury-free and cleared for physical activity.

Get in touch

For more information, please use the contact form on our website or email us at dpt.openup@nhs.net.  

By taking part in this challenge, you’re helping to create a dedicated space for patients to rebuild confidence and focus on recovery. Join us this January and help transform lives—one step, one lift, one burpee at a time.

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