The Breast Walk Ever has had some wonderful news coverage over the weekend in the both the Southern Echo and the Hampshire Chronicle. Here is a snapshot of some of the highlights including interviews with ABC Sports Ambassador, Karen Arney and PHD researcher Grace Hayes: Karen Arney, from Wellow, will be a tail walker for the Breast Walk Ever on Sunday, May 12, following the last walkers and runners with springer spaniel Luna. A retired GP and mum-of-two, the 55-year-old became the sport’s ambassador for the charity Against Breast Cancer (ABC) after she was diagnosed with secondary breast canc ..read more

We are delighted to share the amazing fundraising efforts of Karen Hockey, the 2023 Ladies Captain at Nuneaton Golf Club, who raised a staggering £5,235.27 throughout 2023 to support Against Breast Cancer. Karen began her fundraising journey by organising the Annual Ladies Christmas Lunch with a gold, white and silver theme based on the nutcracker soldiers she purchased, and she was delighted when many of the ladies wanted to buy these to start the fundraising. Karen very kindly chose Against Breast Cancer to raise money as it was a cause close to her heart. “My mother was diagnosed with Breas ..read more

Against Breast Cancer’s Breast Walk Ever is returning to Hampshire on Sunday 12th May 2024! What better way is there to kick-start your Spring? With full and half marathon options as well as a 10K, Breast Walk Ever Hampshire has plenty of choice for anyone looking for a local walking challenge. The routes, all start together just outside Winchester, following waymarked trails including the Clarendon, Itchin and Pilgrims Way. All three walks give you the chance to follow in King Charles II’s footsteps following his defeat to Cromwell in 1651, on the ancient Monarch’s Way too. Against Breast Can ..read more

The Take 30 campaign, which took place throughout January, saw our supporters took one small act each day, and pledged to raise £30 each. This was so that together they could make a big difference and contribute to research focussing on prevention, earlier detection, and improved therapies for secondary spread breast cancer. Each challenge aimed to promote taking time for ourselves for 30 minutes each day and encompassed one of the themes of Take 30; contribute to your cause, get organised, plan your 2024, reflect and recharge, reach out to loved ones, and move your body. “We are incredibly gr ..read more

Congratulations to our long-time supporter Nicholas Raj who has just completed the Abbott World Marathon Majors, culminating by completing the Tokyo Marathon at the start of March. Nic has supported Against Breast Cancer for nearly 10 years, accumulating an impressive tally of miles while participating in some of the world’s most renowned marathons. Reflecting on his achievement, Nic expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity he has had supporting our research: “It has taken ten years to complete the six world major marathons, but I have enjoyed every minute. “I am especially proud to ha ..read more

Step, ride or swim your way through March with our brand new virtual step challenge – March Miles. Whatever it is that you do to get active, this is your chance to raise vital funds whilst looking after your physical and mental well-being. This is ideal for teams and corporate groups looking for a competitive, active challenge this Spring. Simply log your daily steps or favourite workouts during the month of March and get sponsored or make a donation, that’s it. Could you walk 10,000 steps every day maybe? Or if walking is not your thing, you can easily convert your exercise into steps. You on ..read more

Laura Nichol and all of the team at Intelli-Park in High Wycombe recently held a heartwarming fundraiser throughout the week of Valentine’s Day to raise £100 for Against Breast Cancer’s research. The team celebrated Valentine’s Day, on the Wednesday, by wearing vibrant shades of red and pink. That was then followed by ‘random acts of Kindness Day’ on the Friday. They also held a raffle and had collection boxes and buckets for donations close by. The week was a great success and lots of fun was had by all of the participants. Laura, Graphic Designer at Intelli-Park, told us “the whole Intelli ..read more

The Eskdale Book Club held a Christmas fayre in December, raising a fantastic £392.84 for Against Breast Cancer. Charlotte Carlin founded the Eskdale Book Club in January 2021 to bring people together via Zoom during lockdown. Since being able to meet in person they now have up to 20 members who organise book sales and most recently a Christmas fayre at Eskdale Village Hall. Members of the book club decided to raise money for Against Breast Cancer, saying that “many family members and close friends have been affected by breast cancer, so it was a cause very close to all our hearts.” They are a ..read more

Looking for some New Year inspiration? Let us take you back to warmer times when Philip Bergqvist, a former Trustee of Against Breast Cancer, and his intrepid family and friends took on a big challenge and raised over £12,000 in memory of his late wife Sarah. Phil, his children and various family friends ran or cycled the 60 kilometres from Dundee to Perth on what would have been Sarah’s 60th birthday. The family also took part in 60 things Sarah loved in 2023. Phil’s son Jack recollects their wonderful family challenge: The family WhatsApp group lights up at an ungodly hour. It’s called the ..read more

Zak before his sponsored haircut. A young man named Zak from Somerset recently showed his support to Against Breast Cancer, as well as a prostate cancer charity, by organising a sponsored haircut event in his village. After leaving school this year and after losing family members near and dear to breast cancer and prostate cancer, Zak decided he wanted to kindly raise money for both causes. He decided to have his hair cut off after growing it for a period of time, only having the odd trim here and there. The stage was set for 7 October 2023, with a hall booked, a hairdresser found, and the s ..read more