Press release
Source: Ford UK
BRENTWOOD, Essex - Walkers pounding 26 miles sporting their bras next weekend to raise money for charity will be helped by a support crew in Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy MPVs provided by Ford of Britain.
"Walk the Walk", the grant-making health charity which raises funds for vital breast cancer research and cancer care, will be holding the famous 'moon' and 'sun' walking events around the country this Summer starting in London next Saturday (16 May). This year's theme is Strictly Walking, which will be supported by numerous personalities, including Arlene Philips, Erin Boag and Lilia Kopolovya from the TV show, Strictly Come Dancing.
Due to attract around 15,000 participants the Playtex MoonWalks will be held in London (16 May) and Edinburgh (20 June), and the Playtex SunWalks in Bristol (5 July) and Newcastle (19 July).
Nina Barough, CBE, Chief Executive and founder of Walk the Walk, the grant-making charity behind the Moon and Sun Walks said: "Ford has supported us for eight years on our flagship events and offered 44 vehicles in support this year. The Galaxy and S-MAX MPVs are perfect for the event and amongst other things will be busy transporting volunteers, taking hot drinks and food to those working through the night, transporting film crews and picking up the walkers who just can't take another step.
"The S-MAX and Galaxy's are invaluable in helping us to leapfrog ahead of the walkers and generally act like a sheepdog with a flock of sheep to make sure they have all they need along the way."
Walk the Walk started 12 years ago when 13 women power-walked the New York City Marathon to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Raising more than £48 million for vital breast cancer causes to date, Walk the Walk grant funds to support research for our future, but also towards equipment and facilities for people that have cancer now.
Source: Ford UK
BRENTWOOD, Essex - Walkers pounding 26 miles sporting their bras next weekend to raise money for charity will be helped by a support crew in Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy MPVs provided by Ford of Britain.
"Walk the Walk", the grant-making health charity which raises funds for vital breast cancer research and cancer care, will be holding the famous 'moon' and 'sun' walking events around the country this Summer starting in London next Saturday (16 May). This year's theme is Strictly Walking, which will be supported by numerous personalities, including Arlene Philips, Erin Boag and Lilia Kopolovya from the TV show, Strictly Come Dancing.
Due to attract around 15,000 participants the Playtex MoonWalks will be held in London (16 May) and Edinburgh (20 June), and the Playtex SunWalks in Bristol (5 July) and Newcastle (19 July).
Nina Barough, CBE, Chief Executive and founder of Walk the Walk, the grant-making charity behind the Moon and Sun Walks said: "Ford has supported us for eight years on our flagship events and offered 44 vehicles in support this year. The Galaxy and S-MAX MPVs are perfect for the event and amongst other things will be busy transporting volunteers, taking hot drinks and food to those working through the night, transporting film crews and picking up the walkers who just can't take another step.
"The S-MAX and Galaxy's are invaluable in helping us to leapfrog ahead of the walkers and generally act like a sheepdog with a flock of sheep to make sure they have all they need along the way."
Walk the Walk started 12 years ago when 13 women power-walked the New York City Marathon to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Raising more than £48 million for vital breast cancer causes to date, Walk the Walk grant funds to support research for our future, but also towards equipment and facilities for people that have cancer now.