110 Campaign: Moments, Miles & Messages

Join us as we celebrate 110 years of courage with moments, miles and messages that make a difference.

In October 1915, Edith Cavell gave her life for courage, compassion and care. 110 years on, her legacy continues to inspire. This autumn, we invite you to take part in our 110 Campaign and raise vital funds to support nurses and midwives facing hardship today.

There are three simple ways to get involved:

Moments – Create Yours

Make your moment count by doing something meaningful to you, your team, or your community.

• Volunteer or dedicate 110 minutes to something that brings joy, peace, or purpose.
• Go tech-free with 110 minutes offline each day to help raise funds.
• Spread kindness with 110 acts of kindness (or even 110 high fives!).
• Get creative – bake 110 cakes, craft 110 items, or host a 110-question quiz.

Miles – Move with Purpose

From solo strides to team efforts, your movement matters.

• Walk, run, jog, cycle or swim 110 miles (around 4 miles a day).
• Tackle a fun challenge like 110 sun salutations or 110 star jumps.
• Climb the equivalent of a skyscraper with 110 flights of stairs.
• Make it social – host a community walk, a workplace step challenge, or a 110-minute dance-a-thon.

Messages – Mark the Moment

Not a fundraiser? You can still be part of our 110-year milestone.

• Leave a message of courage and kindness for nurses and midwives today and make a small donation to support those in crisis. You can make a donation here

Why it Matters

Edith Cavell was a British nurse who saved the lives of soldiers from both sides in WWI. For helping Allied soldiers escape occupied Belgium, she was arrested and executed on 12 October 1915.

Her bravery, compassion and dedication remain a beacon of courage. Today, her legacy lives on in every nurse and midwife who cares for us.

But when they face their own crisis – through illness, domestic abuse, homelessness or financial hardship – they need someone to care for them.

By taking on a 110 Challenge, you’ll help Cavell provide vital financial and emotional support to nurses and midwives in need.

How to Take Part

It’s easy to join in!

• Sign up to create your fundraising page
• Pick your challenge, whether it’s a moment, miles, or message.
• Start fundraising and make a difference.

Ready to celebrate?

Edith’s legacy

Professor Nancy Fontaine and Robert Tunmore talk about Edith Cavell and how her story has influenced their lives and nursing careers.