TIME is running out to join an illuminating night-time walking event for Cancer Research UK.
The charity’s Shine Night Walk is set to take place on Friday October 13.
Entries are still open for the 10k event, where participants can choose to raise money for the area of life-saving research closest to their hearts. This includes prostate cancer, breast cancer, bowel cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, brain tumours, children’s cancers and leukaemia. Or they can simply give their backing to Cancer Research UK’s overall work.
Manchester is one of just 17 locations across the UK selected to host a Shine Night Walk in 2023.
The event starts at Castlefield Bowl at 7.30pm, when participants will take to the city’s streets in a fun and inspirational parade of light that, stride by stride, will help beat cancer.
Passing some of Manchester’s famous landmarks, the route takes in the Science & Industry Museum, the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Cathedral.
In the North West, around 43,600 people are diagnosed with cancer each year.** But, thanks to research, more people than ever across the UK are surviving for 10 years or more.
Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Greater Manchester, Jane Bullock, said: “Every day we see the benefits of research we’ve previously funded being realised and that’s down to the generosity and commitment of our incredible fundraisers.
One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime,*** but all of us can support the research that will beat it. That’s why we hope people across Greater Manchester will grab their glow-in-the-dark accessories, pull on their walking shoes and help us go the distance in the fight against cancer.”
Last year, Cancer Research UK spent around £28m in Manchester.
Research taking place now in the city includesstudying the underlying biology of melanoma to develop new treatments, cell division and why it goes wrong in cancer and looking at cutting-edge techniques for radiotherapy.
By taking part in Shine Night Walk, supporters of all abilities can support vital work such as this. Training advice is available on the website.10k is just over 6 miles and takes between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete. Participants can go at their own pace, from a leisurely stroll to a lively stride or a full-on power walk passing the city’s well-loved landmarks.
Jane added: “It isn’t about being first across the finish line. It’s about helping drive advances in research that could give people more precious time with their loved ones. Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen cancer survival in the UK double in the last 50 years and we’re not stopping now. Together with our supporters in Liverpool, we’re working towards a world where everybody can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of this devastating disease.”
People can also shine a light for those affected by cancer by volunteering on the night. From helping to set up the Shine Night Walk course to guiding participants around the city, there are lots of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
To enter or volunteer visit shinewalk.org
