Dechox

This May, take on the ultimate feel‑good challenge: Give up chocolate for an entire month and fundraise to help power lifesaving research.

Whether you’re a casual choc‑lover or a full‑blown chocoholic, going without is no small feat — and that’s exactly why it makes such a powerful difference.

Ready to make an impact? Sign up and go hands‑off chocolate this May.

As a thank you for fundraising for BHF, we'll support you throughout your challenge. You'll get:

A free BHF totebag if you raise £150!
A free BHF bespoke medal if you raise the fundraising target of £200!
A Challenge Pack posted to you to support you in your Dechox journey.
Support along the way from our BHF Dechox team and to join our Dechox Facebook Group community.
To kick-start a new healthy habit!

We have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

FAQs

How do I get my free BHF medal?

Anyone who raises over £200 on their JustGiving page will receive an exclusive Dechox medal through the post (UK only).

You don't need to do anything to claim your medal, we'll pop it in the post for you automatically at the end of your challenge. Please allow up to three weeks for your medal to arrive. If it's been longer than three weeks and you still haven't heard from us, please drop us an email to [email protected] and we'll get one sent out to you.

Do I have to do the challenge in May?

Can I meet other participants?

Is there a fundraising target?

How do I fundraise?

We would encourage you to set up a JustGiving page to get started with your fundraising. All the donations made to your page will be sent to us automatically. You can also share your progress on social media and in your groups chats for friends and family to see.

We will also send you plenty of fundraising tips and support throughout the challenge to help you raise as much as possible!

Are there any registration fees?

Is there an age limit to take part?

What is Dechox?

Dechox is a virtual challenge to give up chocolate for the month of May while fundraising for BHF. Anything containing cocoa is off limits for 31 days! By stepping up and getting your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you, you'll be powering lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.

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