PRESS RELEASE - The MoonWalk Scotland is back for 2022!

The MoonWalk Scotland is back for 2022!

• The MoonWalk Scotland LIVE: Sat 11th to Sun 12th June 2022
• From Midnight. Starting and Finishing at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
• 6.55, 13.1 miles, 26.2 or 52.4 miles
  
  
• The MoonWalk Scotland Virtual: Sat 11th June 2022
• Daytime, in walkers’ local areas
• 6.55 miles, 13.1 miles, 26.2 or 52.4 miles
  
  
• Theme: Your Hero!
• Entries open now at walkthewalk.org

The 2022 long-awaited MoonWalk Scotland will be back for the first time since 2019, raising money and awareness for those living with breast and other cancers.

This iconic fundraising event on Saturday 11th June is organised by grant-making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk. For the first time ever, the Virtual MoonWalk Scotland will kick off the day, followed by the LIVE MoonWalkers picking up the baton and pounding through the streets of Edinburgh after midnight!

Whilst the cheer and unity of all those taking part will warm the capital pink, they will be joined in spirit by many others across the UK, and the world, helping to make a real difference to the lives of people living with breast and other cancers. Having both a LIVE and Virtual challenge means there is something for everyone to take on a challenge of their choice, in a location of their choice.

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

“I am absolutely thrilled that The MoonWalk Scotland is back and for the first time in two years bringing people together again. This iconic, joyful event creates such an amazing feeling across Edinburgh, filling the streets of the city with colour and fun. Covid has had a devastating impact on those living with cancer and whilst our ability to raise funds has been very limited, we have continued to make smaller grants to charities that really needed help. It is so important that people do come together to take part, not only is every step a healthy one for the participant, it will be making a difference to those who need help now.

We all need something to look forward to, so with the LIVE and Virtual options, it means that friends and family can unite in the cause wherever they are, but choose the option that suits them. And in true Walk the Walk style if many people do their little bit, we can do so much!”

To sign up for The MoonWalk Scotland 2022 or to make a donation go to walkthewalk.org

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For more information and to arrange interviews, contact:

• Lisa Tyrrell at Walk the Walk the Walk 07754 337566 [email protected]
• Jen Broh at Walk the Walk: 07974 107999  [email protected]

Download free to use images of The MoonWalk Scotland here

Notes to Editors

Walk the Walk

• Walk the Walk is a grant-making health charity, specialising in promoting the benefits of Walking as an important part of cancer prevention as well as for overall mental health and physical wellbeing
• Walk the Walk raises funds by creating and organising a variety of walking and trekking challenges across the world
• HRH The Prince of Wales is the official Patron of Walk the Walk
• The MoonWalk is Walk the Walk’s flagship event, held in London, Scotland and Iceland, with women and men taking on their overnight walking challenges wearing brightly decorated bras to raise awareness. There is also a Virtual daytime event for London and Scotland
• Covid safety measures will be in place for The MoonWalk Scotland 2022 LIVE
• Walk the Walk has raised more than £134 million since it walked its first challenge in 1996
• The funds raised are granted to charities and organisations across the UK where it can achieve the most good, as well as funding Walk the Walk’s own projects.
• Evidence now shows that being active and lifestyle choices are important factors in prevention against cancer and other diseases.
• At this time funds are granted to research into secondary cancers and to also support front line services and the impact that Covid-19 has had on those living with cancer
• Visit walkthewalk.org for updates about all Walk the Walk’s virtual fundraising events, for more information about The MoonWalk Scotland 2022 and to make a donation.