Thousands of walkers will take to the streets of London overnight on Saturday 16 May for Walk the Walk’s iconic MoonWalk London, raising vital funds for breast and other cancers. As the charity celebrates its 30th year, The MoonWalk will see participants in neon 90s-inspired outfits walking through the capital from Clapham Common.
- Cancer charity Walk the Walk’s iconic MoonWalk London returns on Saturday 16 May
- Thousands of women and men, including Walk the Walk ambassador, EastEnders actress Harriet Thorpe and her celebrity team will take part in the overnight challenge
- Participants will walk a New Moon (10k), Half Moon Plus (15.1 miles) or Full Moon (26.2 miles), passing some of London’s most iconic landmarks
- Walkers will be dressed in brightly decorated bras inspired by this year’s Neon 90s theme, as well as colourful bra t-shirts. The theme is a nod to the charity’s celebrations for its 30th year, with thousands of walkers lighting up London in fluorescent colours, bold prints and era-defining fashion – a vivid unmissable spectacle
- Walk the Walk has raised £147 million for breast and other cancers since 1996
TIMINGS:
- Saturday 16 May
- Walkers arrive from 20:00
- Walkers set off in waves from 22:30
LOCATION:
- All three challenges start and finish at Clapham Common, London
- Full start line location, route details and media access available on request
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Celebrity walkers and interviews:
- Harriet Thorpe: Walk the Walk ambassador taking part in her 23rd MoonWalk, walking with her team, Harriet’s Big Tits
- Team members include fellow EastEnders actress Laura Doddington and TV/radio presenter Gaby Roslin
- Nina Barough CBE: Founder and Trustee of Walk the Walk
- Interviews with Harriet and Nina available on request
Visuals and key moments:
- From 20:00: Pre-walk warm-up energy on Clapham Common, live entertainment, crowds gathering in their neon 90s outfits and decorated bras, final preparations and team photos
- From 22.30: A sea of neon! Thousands of walkers setting off into the night, creating a vivid visual spectacle, as they make their way through the capital’s streets
ABOUT WALK THE WALK
Walk the Walk is a cancer charity, which is passionate about encouraging women and men to become more aware of their potential for their own well-being by becoming fitter and healthier.
The charity is best known as the organiser of its flagship overnight MoonWalk fundraising events.
Walkers taking part in these events wear the charity’s statement decorated bras or brightly coloured bra t-shirts, to raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention, research, and the emotional and physical care of those living with cancer.
Walk the Walk specialises in creating walking challenges and treks ranging from 5km to 100 miles and more.
Walk the Walk also started the campaigns that Men Can Get Breast Cancer Too, and Anyone Can Get Breast Cancer, raising awareness for men.
Walk the Walk has raised in excess of £147 million to date.
For more information, contact Walk the Walk
- Jennifer Broh 07974 107999 [email protected]
- Jo Hughes-Keast 07715 434305 [email protected]
- www.walkthewalk.org