PRESS RELEASE - The MoonWalk London's Big Comeback

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The MoonWalk London returned to the streets of London in a blaze of colour on Saturday night (14^th May), as the iconic fundraising walk took place for the first time in three years.

After enjoying the festival atmosphere on Clapham Common, thousands of women and men wearing brightly decorated bras set off on their 15.1 or 26.2 mile challenges.

The event is organised by breast cancer charity Walk the Walk and has already raised more than £2 million. Walk the Walk grants funds to help fund research into breast cancer and to help improve the lives of those with cancer now.

This year’s MoonWalk theme was “Your Hero” with bra designs honouring those who have been affected by cancer, supporting the Ukraine and NHS workers as well as celebrating football teams and comic book superheroes.

Ruth Fleming from Swansea was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2021. She completed her first MoonWalk, walking 26.2 miles just days after having an operation as part of her ongoing treatment. She said:

“From the start line to crossing the finish, The MoonWalk London was very emotional. Throughout my journey with cancer, I have been determined to finish The MoonWalk and at Mile 22 I took a tumble. I decided in that moment, that if chemo didn’t beat me then neither would the MoonWalk and I was determined to get my medal! The whole experience was epic”.

Nina Barough CBE, Founder and Chief Executive of Walk the Walk, said:- 

“This was The MoonWalk London’s big comeback and it was wonderful to see how much everyone really wanted to be together, after so long apart. We have worked incredibly hard to make sure there was nothing in the way of the event actually going ahead. To arrive at Clapham Common on a beautiful, warm May evening, and for our walkers to start their challenges under a stunning full moon was amazing. It felt like the universe was finally being kind to us, as we all united together to raise money for those with cancer, who need our support now, more than ever”.

Photo information (credit Walk the Walk):-

• Image 1: Ruth Fleming at The MoonWalk London 2022
• Other images: The MoonWalk London 2022

For more information, contact Walk the Walk:

• Lisa Tyrrell 07554 337566 [email protected]
• Jen Broh 07974 107999 [email protected]

Walk the Walk

• • Grant-making breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk, is the organiser of The MoonWalk London and MoonWalk Scotland, where women and men walk marathons at Midnight wearing brightly decorated bras
  • Walk the Walk specialises in promoting the benefits of Walking as an important part of cancer prevention, as well as for overall mental health and physical wellbeing