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Join us this October to Walk the World and fund vital blood cancer research!

Together, we will walk the distance around the world - that's 40,075km - one kilometre for each of the 40,000 people diagnosed with blood cancer in the UK every year.

But you won’t be walking alone… our whole community will be adding their kilometres to a team total as we Walk the World together!

Anyone can take part. Whether you walk 1km, 10km or 40km this October, just set your own personal or team target.

Because research saves lives. Because together we can beat blood cancer.

Getting started

Follow these easy steps to get started:

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Step 1: Sign up for free!

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Step 2: Choose your distance

Choose your personal challenge for October. For example, walk 1km every day or organise a group walk with friends and family.

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Step 3: Spread the word

Share your JustGiving page and let everyone know about your challenge.

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Step 4: Start raising funds

Raise £50 by Sunday 22nd September to get your free t-shirt, and raise £100 to get your medal at the end of the challenge.

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Step 5: Walk the World!

Get ready to take on your own challenge and raise vital funds for blood cancer research. You can enter your activity manually on your fundraising page or connect your page to Strava.

Get your free fundraising rewards!

Raise £50

By 22nd September to get your free t-shirt so you look the part for your challenge. If you hit your target after this date your t-shirt will be sent in November.

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Raise £100

To get your free medal as a celebration of your achievement! Medals will be sent out in November.

Why it’s so important to get involved!

We're a community dedicated to beating blood cancer. We do this by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we've invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives. The day we beat blood cancer is now in sight and our researchers are determined to finish the job. 

Every step counts this October because you’ll be helping to fund vital blood cancer research. Every kilometre you walk represents one person diagnosed with blood cancer, and every kilometre you walk will help us get around the world. So, keep sharing your challenge and together we can beat blood cancer.

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How your money will make a difference

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£45

Could fund our blood cancer support team to provide emotional and practical support to your loved ones in need.

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£150

Could fund a researcher to analyse 120 blood cell samples. Because of you, any one of them could hold the key to a new discovery.

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£300

Could fund a PhD student to conduct vital research for three days. PhD students are sustaining the UK’s world-leading blood cancer research, and thanks to your support this is possible.

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£500

Could fund a clinical trials nurse specialist for three days, giving your loved one a hand to hold when it’s needed most.

Bracken's story

Bracken was diagnosed with chronic lymphatic leukaemia (CLL) in January 2023. “My treatment journey has been very up and down. It’s been relentless, tiring, and painful, both mentally and physically. But I was able to join a CAR-T trial in July 2024 and thanks to this new treatment, funded by Blood Cancer UK researchers, my cancer is finally going down!

I started fundraising because, without the research funded by Blood Cancer UK, I wouldn’t be here. Fundraising is a very small way I can say ‘thank you’ and raise awareness of blood cancer to as many people as possible. I also want to keep the researchers going so they can continue to save thousands of lives and one day hopefully find a cure for blood cancer.

In April 2023 I hosted my first fundraiser and raised £2,355! In March, I took part in Walk of Light and walked eight miles a week after my chemo treatment. As long as my body doesn’t stop me, I will be taking part in Walk the World!

If you’re thinking of signing up, then do it! Alongside raising awareness and money for this amazing charity, it has so many other benefits for your mental and physical health. Get your friends and family involved! Make it a competition and have fun with it! Together we can beat blood cancer.”

Bracken on the right wearing a red and white patterned dress with long blonde hair and her partner on the left with a grey beard and checkered shirt, standing with one arm around her and heads touching.

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Any questions? Get in touch

If you have any questions about your fundraising or taking part in Walk the World, you can contact our team on 0808 2080 888 or email events@bloodcancer.org.uk.

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