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  • Ahead of Mother’s Day (Sunday 30th March), EastEnders actress Harriet Thorpe is encouraging people across the UK to sign up for an iconic charity Walk
  • Harriet – who plays Queen Vic landlady Elaine Peacock in the soap – is gearing up to take part in the legendary MoonWalk London at Clapham Common on Saturday 17th May, to raise money for breast and other cancers
  • Harriet is an ambassador for MoonWalk organisers, cancer charity Walk the Walk
  • She has already taken part in The MoonWalk London 21 times, walking with her “Harriet’s Big Tits” team

She says: “I’m inspired to take part in The MoonWalk London every year in honour of my mum Gillian Freeman – we feel so blessed that she survived for many years after her breast cancer diagnosis. Close friends and colleagues who have also had the disease are constantly in my thoughts on the night of The MoonWalk too. Follow me and my Big Tits team – sign up now for this iconic event and help Walk the Walk continue making a difference”.

  • Entries for The MoonWalk London 2025 are open now at walkthewalk.org Discount offer: Register yourself and save 50% on entry for a friend
  • Walk the Walk is also excited to be bringing back its 5K ZOOM Walk at Clapham Common on the morning of Saturday 17th May for all ages and abilities

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Walk the Walk

  • Walk the Walk is a cancer charity, which is passionate about encouraging women and men to become fitter and healthier and to take control of their own well-being
  • The charity is best known as the organiser of its flagship overnight MoonWalk fundraising events in London, Scotland and Iceland
  • Walkers taking part in these events wear the charity’s statement decorated bras or brightly coloured bra t-shirts, to raise awareness, as well as funds for cancer prevention and research, and for 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 menWalk the Walk has raised in excess of £143 million to date

The MoonWalk London 2025

  • Midnight, Saturday 17th May 2025, starting from Clapham Common
  • Thousands of women and men wearing decorated bras and brightly coloured bra t-shirts, raising money and awareness for breast and other cancers
  • Challenges: Full Moon (26.2 miles) or Half Moon (15.1 miles)
  • Sign up now at walkthewalk.org for The MoonWalk London (LIVE or VIRTUAL)

The 5K Zoom Walk

  • Saturday 17th May 2025, Clapham Common
  • Gate open at 10.15 am
  • Open to all ages and fitness levels
  • Entry fee:  £19.99 for adults.  £12 for under 16’s
  • Entry fee includes a Walker Number, medal, 5K ZOOM cap, hot drink and muffin at end of event, plus fundraising support
  • Minimum fundraising: £30
  • Pre registration required at walkthewalk.org