Organised by grant making breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk raises funds for vital breast cancer causes, with over £70m raised to date.
With three Power Walking distances - 5k, 10k and half marathon - The SunWalk London is achievable for people of all ages, fitness levels and abilities. With just weeks of Power Walking training, you will be well on your way to becoming fitter, healthier and a half-marathonee!
For further details log onto: www.walkthewalk.org
1. Name of event
· Walk the Walk - Grant making breast cancer charity - The SunWalk London
2. Dates (including end dates for exhibitions and walks)
· Saturday, 24th July, 2011 - all day event
3. Times
· 9am
4. Address, including full postcode
· Battersea Park, London, SW11
5. Nearest tube
· Train: Battersea Park Station, Queenstown Road Station, Victoria Station
· Tube: Sloane Square
· Bus: 19, 44, 49, 137, 156, 239, 319, 344, 345, 452
6. Phone number for publication
· Tel: 0203 463 2101
· Mob 07725 423 189
7. Web address
· www.walkthewalk.org
8. Prices (including concessionary price and price for children/families)
· Entrance fees: Adults: £27 and children: £15 (One child can go for free when one adult signs up)
9. The age group the activity is intended for)
· All ages with a focus on families
10. Description/ details of the event
· Walk the Walk events are famous for the spectacle of thousands of breast cancer fundraisers Power Walking through cities in their brightly decorated bras. All walkers over the age of 12 (and including the men!) will join in, everyone is invited to let their imaginations run wild-wild-west. All participants over 13 receive a pack including a bra to decorate
Why:
To raise money for vital breast cancer causes
Walk the Walk has so far raised funds in excess of £67 million for vital breast cancer causes
Last year Walk the Walk worked within just 18% of all the money raised, making 82% of total fundraising available for grants
How:
· A daytime family focused event, part of this year's season events from grant making breast cancer charity Walk the Walk
· Themed Wild West it's going to be a great day out for the whole family (with bucking broncos, lassoing and line dancing) alongside the 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon Power Walking challenges.
· The SunWalk London is achievable for people of all ages, fitness levels and abilities.