Moonwalk is a huge event on the annual fundraising calendar and this year we're getting involved with our readers. This fantastic night combines the serius face of cancer with a celebration of life and healthy lifestyles, when women all over the country come together to walk – in their bras – to raise money for this great cause.
SHE is joining forces with Walk the Walk for 2008 and we've signed up lots of readers to walk alongside members of our editorial team on the Playtex London MoonWalk on May 17. SHE readers will also take part in the Edinburgh MoonWalk on June 14. Places for both walks have now all been filled – however if you would like to find out about volunteering at either event, or taking part in other walks throughout the UK, visit the official website at www.walkthewalk.org
Walk the Walk is a grant-making charity, not only dedicated to raising money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes, but also passionate about encouraging a healthy lifestyle by including power walking in your daily life as a vital part of good health.
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Walk the Walk's ultimate Power Walking Adventure to Iceland!
Get fit, see the world and unite against breast cancer by joining Walk the Walk to conquer the Myvatn Marathon and explore the natural wonders of Iceland! Join the Walk the Walk team in May 2008 to Power Walk the marathon in fabulously decorated bras and raise money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes! So why not take the challenge? Raise money, Raise awareness, Get fit and have fun by discovering the shores of Lake Myvatn or indulging in the geothermal natural hot water spas of the famous Blue Lagoon. For further information and entry details please visit www.walkthewalk.org
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To find out more, visit the official website at www.walkthewalk.org
Where does the money go? One case study
Walk the Walk, the grant making health charity behind The MoonWalk Edinburgh, has united with Maggie's, the organisation which offers care and support to anyone affected by cancer, to create a second Cancer Caring Centre in Glasgow, at The Gartnavel General Hospital. Significant funds raised by the thousands of power walkers who pound the streets of Edinburgh each June, will be granted to Maggie's by Walk the Walk to help towards the cost of the new £2.1 million building.
Nina Barough, Chief Executive and Founder of Walk the Walk comments: 'I'm delighted that Walk the Walk and Maggie's will be working together on this much needed second centre in Glasgow. A huge hug and thanks should go to all those that have taken part in the MoonWalk Edinburgh, without their fantastic support over the past two years and their future support, this grant would not be possible.'
Isobel Rutter has had cancer and visits Maggie's:'I have received so much support from Maggie's Gatehouse and know that having an additional centre at Gartnavel will mean even more opportunity for me, my family and others like us to get the emotional support we need to complement our physical treatment. Benefits advice, a cup of tea, a relaxation session or time with a psychologist are all available under one roof at Maggie's and it feels like a home from home, away from the bustle of the hospital corridor.'
Latest dates for your diaries
Walk the Walk is launching a fourth Power Walking challenge to its annual calendar of events, a daytime challenge for women, men and children, an event open to all the family – The SunWalk Newcastle, taking place on September 7 2008 at Exhibition Park. The SunWalk Newcastle follows in the steps of its sister event in Bristol - taking place this year on July 6 - where thousands of families and friends take to the streets in the daytime and in true Walk the Walk style don spectacularly decorated bras to raise money for vital breast cancer causes.
For more information on the Newcastle or Bristol events, visit www.walkthewalk.org.
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