Leanne Handyside

Lake District Mighty Hike For Laura

Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
£2,115
raised of £5,000 target
Event: Lake District Mighty Hike 2025 - full marathon, on 14 June 2025 Start fundraising for this event
Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike a full or half marathon around the beautiful Lake District to raise vital funds for people living with cancer.

Story

In June 2025, Our family, myself, my husband Jamie, my brother-in-law Roberto, my son Kian and our cousin Kieran are taking on a 26-mile undulating walk in the beautiful Lake District to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

This challenge is deeply personal to us, as we are doing it in honor of my sister, Laura, who is courageously fighting her battle against stage 4 brain cancer. Laura’s strength, resilience, and spirit inspire us every day, and we want to show our love and support by giving back to a charity that helps so many families during their toughest times.

Macmillan Cancer Support provides critical services, guidance, and compassion to those living with cancer and their loved ones. By supporting this walk, you’re helping to ensure that people like Laura receive the care and assistance they need.

Every step we take will be for Laura and for the countless others facing similar battles. Please join us in supporting this incredible cause by donating whatever you can—your generosity will make a real difference.

Thank you for standing with us!

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About the campaign

Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike a full or half marathon around the beautiful Lake District to raise vital funds for people living with cancer.

About the charity

Macmillan Cancer Support

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At Macmillan, we will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. We’re doing whatever it takes. But without your help we can’t support everyone who needs us. To donate, volunteer, raise money or campaign with us, call 0300 1000 200 or visit macmillan.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,115.00
+ £515.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,115.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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