Macmillan’s Big Walk

On Saturday 8 September, Clumber Park will be the setting for the first Macmillan’s Big Walk. Alex Talcer, National Events Programme Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, tells us more.

Hi. I’ve been at Macmillan Cancer Support for two years and work on our national walking programme, Miles for Macmillan.

On the 8 September we launch our first flagship walking event, Macmillan’s Big Walk, at Clumber Park. It’ll be a great day out for all of the family and in a picturesque setting. With both a 2 mile and 10 mile walk, there’s a route for everyone. We’re expecting hundreds of people on the day to walk together to support people affected by cancer.

Some of the lovely Miles for Macmillan supporters at
the finish line of Macmillan's London Walk earlier this year.

I love walking. We have two dogs at home so I’m lucky that I can walk with them everyday. It’s also something that I can do with everyone, whether it’s a long walk exploring new places with friends or a short trip round the village with my mum.

It was also something I could do with one of my best friends whilst she was undergoing treatment for cancer. For her being able to get out helped her have good days. Some of my favourite pictures of her are on the beach in Cornwall just enjoying the fresh air even if it meant she had to sit down to rest every now and again. I don’t think I ever realised just how important even just a short walk to the shops could be for someone.

Walk for someone you love and support people 

with cancer by signing up to the Big Walk

We have a great team at Macmillan that work across the UK on Miles for Macmillan. Between us we organise over 55 walks up and down the country. Together with our partner Boots UK, we’re inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors, get active and raise money to help improve the lives of people in their community living with cancer.

From L - R: Alex with Beth and Ruth from the Macmillan team

There’s a walk for everyone and lots of our walks feature multiple routes so that everyone can take part. So whether its 1 mile or 26 miles, there is a challenge for everyone. Or we can help people organise their own route.

So sign up today for Macmillan’s Big Walk, it couldn’t be easier to achieve Miles for Macmillan. Visit macmillan.org.uk/bigwalk or call 0300 1000 200.