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What is a Bliss Little Lights walk?

Bliss Little Lights is a sponsored walk with a difference. Bring out your lanterns, fairy lights and slow sticks - anything that helps you shine bright and light up the night sky for the 90,000 babies that are cared for in neonatal units every year in the UK. 

You pick the date, size and distance - it's your walk, your way. Sign up today to join our Bliss family of super fundraisers, walking across the UK to light up the night this World Prematurity Day.

How and when do I host a Little Lights walk?

You can host your Little Lights walk anytime that suits you. Many people choose to walk around World Prematurity Day, on 17th November. But you can choose a date that means the most to you.

Hosting a Little Lights walk is a perfect opportunity to make special memories with family, friends and colleagues to remember, reflect or celebrate. Perhaps you would prefer to go solo. Whichever you choose, Bliss will be on hand with everything you need to plan your walk.

If you would like to join a Little Lights walk, you can find someone in your area who is hosting a Little Lights walk and ask to join them. 

Want to join us at our London Little Lights Walk? Find out more and get your tickets today, spaces are very limited.

Date:  Monday 17th November, 2025

Location:  Wherever you are

Registration fee:  Free

Fundraising pledge:  As much as you can!

Darkness with 3 people wearing Bliss t-shirts lit up with glow sticks and lights

How will Bliss support my Little Lights walk fundraising?

  • Once you've set up your JustGiving page, we will send you a free fundraising pack in the post with everything you need to make your walk a success. You'll also get access to our downloads to promote your fundraising on social media.
  • Offer support by e-mail and phone from our fundraising team.
  • Access to our closed Bliss Fundraisers Facebook group to share tips, ideas and your stories.

Why take part in a Little Lights Walk?

You may be the parent of a sick or premature baby, a healthcare professional working in the neonatal environment, a family member who has offered a listening ear, or someone who simply wants to reflect, remember or celebrate.

No matter where you are in your journey, light the way to make a real difference for the tiniest of lives.

How are Bliss shining a light for families in neonatal care?

  • Our clear and comprehensive information on our website and in neonatal units is vital to illuminate the way for families in neonatal care.
  • Bliss campaigned for the ground-breaking Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act, introducing additional paid parental leave from work when a baby is in neonatal care. As a result of our work in this area, parents can get the time they need with their baby.
  • Our email and video support services provide families with somewhere to turn for emotional support to brighten their neonatal journey.

We spent hours in a dark neonatal unit researching procedures, diagnoses, prognoses, and while there were scary stories online, Bliss always had accurate and trustworthy information.

Natalie