The SunWalk Bristol

Walk to the beat with The Sunwalk Bristol 2010

Walk the Walk, the UK’s leading grant making breast cancer charity is proud to announce the date of The SunWalk Bristol 2010. Set to take place on 4th July, the day will not only be filled with thousands of walkers taking on the challenge of a 5k, 10k or half marathon distance, but also the sounds of the amazing Björn Again.

Performing the greatest ABBA hits Björn Again will set the theme for this year’s challenge: Grooving and Moving…the 70s strike back! Charity organisers Walk the Walk are asking women, men and children from Bristol and beyond to get into the groove, fish out their flares and pay their own personal tribute to those affected by breast cancer by signing up to the challenge.

This will be the sixth time Walk the Walk has brought its charity Power Walking challenge to the city, and on 4th July 2010 Bristol’s streets will again drum to the beat of the footsteps of thousands, as they Power Walk around the city. The SunWalkers will set off from Ashton Court and walk past many of Bristol’s most well-known landmarks including The Floating Harbour, Clifton Suspension Bridge and a steep climb up Park Street.

All those over 13 – including the men – will be wearing spectacularly decorated bras, a trademark of the charity. This year everybody can really let their imaginations run wild and take inspiration from their favourite pop stars when decorating their bras, from the psychedelic colours and disco glitz of the bands of the 70s to Ziggy Stardust and the glam rock era.

But it’s not just over 13’s that can take part. This is a challenge that is open to all, no matter their age or fitness levels, as Walk the Walk is passionate about encouraging women, men and children to become fitter and healthier and take control of their own wellbeing. With 5km and 10km distances on offer for children under 13, and a half marathon distance for those aged 13 and over, The SunWalk Bristol is a fun day out for the whole family.

Nina Barough CBE, Founder and Chief Executive of the charity comments:

“Walk the Walk is not just about walking, it’s about life, and we want to raise as much money as possible in 2010 to help really make a difference to the lives of those affected by breast cancer in the South West and throughout the UK. Bristol is such a wonderful host to the SunWalk and with its fantastic live music scene we hope it will provide the perfect inspiration for this year’s tribute to music. We hope that the people of Bristol will be up for the challenge again and help The SunWalk Bristol 2010 to be even bigger and better.  So, even if you have never taken part in anything like this before, take this opportunity to sign up to the challenge and help make a difference. You can raise money and awareness for vital breast cancer causes, get fit, have fun, and even sing your socks off if you want, all at the same time!”

The wonderful atmosphere and enthusiasm of over 1,500 walkers at The SunWalk Bristol 2009 challenge succeeded in raising over £194,000 in just one day for vital breast cancer causes. Nina even joined in the fun walking the 5k route with her nine-month-old daughter Raphaelle. Walk the Walk hope The SunWalk Bristol 2010 will beat all previous records and raise in excess of £300,000 for breast cancer causes that will benefit people across the UK, and help towards improving the quality of life and treatments for cancer patients in the city.

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