Hello, and thank you for visiting our fundraising page.  We have 4 stories to tell with 1 common theme and this theme is cancer.  For this reason, we will be taking on a 26-mile walking challenge to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.  We have all done a 26-mile walk before, some of us several times and this time will be enjoying the scenic Thames Path route on July 16th.  Please if you can, support us to raise vital funds.  It is said that 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime and Macmillan offers amazing support services for people at their greatest time of need.

You can read our personal reasons for taking on this mighty challenge below:

Becca:

• My dear nan was looked after in her last few days by a team of truly amazing Macmillan nurses. They were just brilliant and helped my family and I deal with some sad times, looking after my nan so she was able to see out her last few days with ease. I'm also doing this challenge for me! Best foot forward.. !

Stella:

Having the diagnosis of cancer is very frighting, and you will ask the question if you will live or die.

The Macmillan Cancer research is a vital part of your living, as the research and team of nurses are there for your every step. Pioneering new ideas and cures. If we can all play a small part in that research then we will all live through that painful experience.

Kat:

• My family has had a lot of experience with cancer - my Dad survived Bladder cancer and sadly in recent years we lost my uncle to cancer.  Macmillan are such a valuable source to families going through this experience. I wanted to challenge myself to walk 26 miles to help raise vital funds to keep this service provided to families which can be so key and important. 

Sarah:

• I have personally been supported by Macmillan when I went through my own cancer diagnosis nearly 14 years ago. My Macmillan nurse, Marion was a voice of calm in the chaotic world that I suddenly found myself in, providing guidance, interpretation of medical language, tissues and lots of laughs (not necessarily in that order). She also opened up a network for me of people going through the same experience. Macmillan nurses give the time to listen and answer your endless questions and for their support, I am doing this challenge.