Run For Heroes: What is Instagram’s new ‘Run 5 Donate 5 Nominate 5’ challenge?

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The ‘Run 5 Donate 5 Nominate 5’ challenge calls on people in the UK and all over the world to walk or run 5km, donate £5 to the NHS and tag five friends to do likewise. The challenge was created on 28 March by 27-year-old Olivia Strong, who set up the Run For Heroes Instagram account which has 33,000 followers and counting and reposts some of those taking part. I thought if people can afford to give £5, it’s not too much of an ask, and people will feel like they’re doing something, and if they nominate five people then it will spread – almost like a virus.” She added: “Our NHS workers are working tirelessly to protect us in this nerve-wracking time. “Your love and support has raised money to go towards wellbeing packs, accommodation and travel for NHS workers and volunteers, provide longer-term mental health support for staff and families affected, and help patients leave hospital quickly and safely,” Run for Heroes said as donations passed £1m.