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2011... here we come!
The MoonWalk London will be in its 14th Year in 2011! Almost 250,000 walkers have Walked the Walk with us in the world's only, largest, sassiest, brightest, boldest (running out of 'ests now!) Power Walking Marathon. There maybe other walking events out there but none like this! Come and join 15,000 others and help raise money for breast cancer causes.
So register your interest and we will be in touch very soon with details on how you can enter!
What happened in 2010
The Playtex MoonWalk London began after a momentous week for the country - we hoped that the new residents in Downing Street could hear us! From all over the World our walkers converged on Hyde Park as line upon line of walkers made their way across London. Everyone had their own reason to be there, most had trained hard and all were dedicated to raising money by taking part in the only Power Walking marathon in the world!
This year's theme was Showtime and it was certainly embraced by all of our fabulously decorated walkers - feathers, sequins, chintz, ribbon, balloons, the odd caveman and 2 ladies dressed as cowgirls wearing horses! We had teams dressed in outfits from Cabaret, The Sound of Music and Grease. It was a sight to behold!
As the walkers streamed in they were met by our 1000's of volunteers who were handing out plastic macs - it was going to be a cool night and these simple plastic items were a godsend to all our Power Walkers! With that done the serious focus of this part of the night began... shopping, eating, adorning tatoos, applying make-up, changing into outfits and enjoying all the entertainment that was taking place in the "Pink Palace." The size of 2 football pitches end on end and over 25 metres tall it's the focal point for the all the activities! The MoonWalk is not an event where you just turn up and walk... it's a celebration!
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Isn't it a shame that WTW can't bottle that amazing feel-good feeling you get as you cross the line - they'd make a fortune selling it!! Still bouncing off the walls today - my work colleagues are sick of hearing me go on about it!
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This year's performers put on a fantastic show - made even more special as many of them had donated their performance fee to Walk the Walk! We had a team of West End Performers who put on a medley of acts from current shows, PaM's People were energetic in their dancing, Funny Women were our MC's and Ladygarden had the crowds in stitches of laughter. Marcella Detroit rocked the crowd with fantastic backing from The All Stars. And finally the indomitable Roy Gayle did the honours as everyone in the Pink Palace warmed themselves up ahead of the walk to come.
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What WTW has given to me:
1- a chance to repay some of the support my Mum received when she had breast cancer and I felt helpless!!
" Beck (from the Froum)
2- a wonderful new family of forum friends who have supported and encouraged me.
3-a sport that I love and my arthritis can cope with
4-a charity that supports their walkers like friends
5-events that the whole family can be a part of, kids loved the Celebrity Sunwalk, hubby has loved volunteering there and London
6-a chance to show off, and flash my cleavage to all and sundry ;)
7-a new way to bore my friends and family! :lol:
What I have given to WTW
1- money kindly donated by my friends and family
2-a few miles powerwalking in a bra!
I know who I think has the best deal here, and I would like to thank you all at WTW for being so wonderful to walk for,and I will certainly
be doing many more events with you,if you will have me XXX
Slowly but surely the different coloured starts made their way to the Start Line and were counted down... there was a huge sense of anticipation in the air... this is what all those months of training came down to... you our walkers were finally ready to go!
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Good morning everyone, just wanted to let you all know that this year I FINISHED the moonwalk!! And I enjoyed it so much more this year. What a difference a little company makes eh? I was in the greens so we set out about 11:45 and I managed it across the finish line at about 09:15. Time was never a factor for me...just finishing. There were times when I was worried that I was going to wobble and not make it but my sheer pig headed determination saw to that and once I had got past the dreaded 22.5mile spot from last year that was it, I knew I would do it.
I had an amazing time, emotions started to kick in around 6am and a text from my little brother at 07.30 telling me he was proud of me and that I could finish almost had the tears flowing. I managed to keep them in until the finish line though where Debs gave me my medal and told me she was proud of me...well that did it!! Blubbed on her shoulder like a baby. Sorry about that hun!! A tearful call to my mum and then Marz (sorry I didn't make much sense!!) and then it was back to the bag tent, then the hotel where I had a quick glass of bubbly and some cake before having a bath and then hobbling through paddington like a 90yr old who needs new knees to get the train home. Thank you so much to all the volunteers, every single one, in particular to my mum and sister who were between mile 6 and 7 cheering us on...mum was the one telling everyone to smile or she'd send you back to the start
It was fantastic to meet the forum girlies and I got a great pic of most of us which will go up on FB later. Jo it was wonderful to meet you too and Vic...feel free to come visit whenever you need to like we discussed!! When I asked my 4 friends if they were going to do it again next year only one said yes...the rest gave me daggers. Perhaps the taxi back from the tent to the hotel was too soon to ask? mum and sis have both said they want to volunteer again next year though. My medal stayed around my neck until I went to bed and then stayed clutched in my hand all night like a comfort toy!!
Thank you so much to all the organisers for such an amazing evening, and congratulations to all of the walkers, every single one, for the effort they put in. Ladies and gentlemen, you looked fantastic!!
" Rhi
Try to picture it if you can...15,000 ladies and men making their way through the street of central London...it was a constantly moving, singing, shouting dancing pink snake! From honks on the horns of passing cars, to the incredulous stares of people stumbling out of clubs in the small hours we were all making a statement! Through the Royal Parks, past Big Ben, along the Embankment, the Globe, the Tate Modern, on to Battersea Park, through the streets of Brompton Road, Kensington and then back to Westminster and into Hyde Park! Phew!
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Dear Nina and all the wonderful crew of the Moonwalk,
I would just like to say a HUGE thank you to you all for a terrific experience doing the Moonwalk this last weekend. Tremendous efforts were made to make us feel welcome and supported throughout. The crew were unswerving in their professionalism, dedication and uplifting support throughout the journey, even taking the trouble to voice their appreciation of our fluffy squirrels' tails! This was most appreciated, both whilst we were making good progress and also helped us to overcome our 'down' moments.
We met some lovely kind people in our felllow Moonwalkers along the way.
The training walks which we had arranged together as a team afforded us precious time together, walking all day through glorious countryside, or along river banks and towpaths, out in all weathers. We intend to continue this; so thank you also for providing us with that inspiration and focus.
The challenge of the Moonwalk and the achievement of that goal for me, is enabling me to come to begin to come to terms with the untimely deaths of several close friends in recent months from breast cancer. It seems fitting to do something positive in their honour.
We will submit our funds raised as soon as possible.
With many thanks again to you all,
best wishes,
" Jilly
Medals for everyone who completed their challenge were handed out by our volunteers who braved the cool of the morning!
And then as the emotion of the night gave way to the quiet calm of the early morning our walkers made their way back towards Hyde Park. Some powered along confident in their abilities, many walked as fast they could and some dragged themseleves over those last few miles. All had the single ambition in mind of finishing and claiming their medal. The Finish Line is a special place, full of emotion, tears and hugs. Our volunteers were there to meet every single person and put medals around their necks. With the challenge completed many made their way to collect bags and meet up with loved ones. Others just stopped and watched as this years MoonWalk came to a close and at midday the Walk the Walk team drew the barriers in and the task began of dismantling the site as it moves to Edinburgh in June.
Looking around at the odd bits of fluff and the occasional feather that could be found on the grass it is true to say that once again we made our mark on London. We will be back next year!
...the last walkers crossing the line having walked for over 11.30hrs - well done ladies. We are in awe of your determination to finish!