Walk 31 Miles in March 2025

This March, join us and make a difference by Walking 31 Miles in 31 Days! Whether you’re new to walking, enjoy a daily jog, or want to honour someone special, this challenge is a meaningful way to support Roy Castle Lung Cancer.

£21,417
raised of £10,000 target

Walk 31 Miles in March 2025 · 31 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 ·

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Story

Last March, Mavis joined hundreds of people taking on our Walk 31 Miles in March virtual challenge in support of those living with lung cancer. Or in Mavis’s case, people just like her.

“I decided to take on Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation’s Walk 31 Miles in March challenge because this charity has supported me during this difficult period of my life.

“I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021. It was an incredible shock as I have never smoked. This is something I really want people to understand – if you have lungs, you can get lung cancer. It is not exclusive to people who have smoked.

“My lung cancer is incurable but thanks to medical advances, it is treatable. I am on a targeted therapy which I take every day and I believe this, along with my positive attitude to life, is what has kept me alive.

“The Roy Castle staff have really helped me since my diagnosis. I joined one of its online support sessions, which put me in touch with other people who are living with this disease. We meet via Zoom and chat on WhatsApp. It brings me great comfort to know there is always a voice at the end of the phone who will lift my spirits if I need them.

It’s a really lovely feeling knowing the money I raise will ensure that others like me (who are living with lung cancer) will receive the same support.

“As well as walking in support of the charity, I am also doing the challenge in memory of one of my support group members who passed away. She loved penguins so I have adopted her penguin as a mascot to spur me on.

“I know this challenge is not going to be easy. I lack energy and quickly become exhausted as a result of the medication I take. That’s why I’m planning on recruiting family and friends to help me reach the target. I am sure that, cumulatively, we’ll walk 31 miles… or maybe even more!

“So thank you to everyone. Thank you for all the miles we will walk together through life and I look forward to the many more miles to share.”

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About the charity

We are the only UK lung cancer charity dedicated to helping everyone affected by the disease. We fund essential research and provide much needed support, information and advice. We raise awareness and challenge the misconceptions of lung cancer. We do all this so those affected can expect better.

Donation summary

Total
£21,416.69
+ £4,501.28 Gift Aid
Online
£21,346.69
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£50.00
Fundraisers
£21,366.69

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