Thousands to Walk the Walk for breast cancer causes at Celebrity Eclipse launch
Walk the Walk, the leading UK-based grant making breast cancer charity, has partnered with Celebrity Cruises (http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk) to launch the first ever Celebrity SunWalk, taking place in Southampton on 24 April 2010. The infamous Power Walking challenge will make its Southampton premiere in celebration of the launch of the latest ship from Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Eclipse, which will be named in the city on the same day.
On 24 April Southampton’s streets will be drumming to the footsteps of thousands of women, men and children all Power Walking a 5km or 10km course around the city, with all the adults – including men – wearing spectacularly decorated bras. It’s the first time that the charity has organised a SunWalk for the region, following the success of similar events in Bristol and Newcastle and The MoonWalks in London and Edinburgh. The event is sponsored by Celebrity Cruises, who recently made Walk the Walk founder Nina Barough Godmother of Celebrity Equinox, which launched in Southampton in July this year.
Just by entering this Celebrity SunWalk extravaganza you could win two nights on this magnificent ship along with other fantastic prizes. The walk will start in Mayflower Park, and the Celebrity Eclipse, the brand new ship from Celebrity Cruises, will form a magnificent backdrop for the finish line, prior to the afternoon naming ceremony. It is the first ship from Celebrity Cruises to be based from the port and will be dedicated to the UK market until November 2010.
Southampton’s residents, along with visitors to the city, are invited to unite with Walk the Walk to raise funds for vital breast cancer causes. And remember, it’s not just adults who can sign up for the challenge; The Celebrity SunWalk sponsored by Celebrity Cruises is a real family day for all ages.
Entries are open online now on www.walkthewalk.org and lots more will be revealed in the coming weeks.
It is hoped that the event in 2010 will raise in excess of £250,000 for breast cancer causes that will benefit people across the UK, and help towards improving the quality of life and treatments for cancer patients in the city; to date the charity has raised in excess of £52 million. Apart from raising money, Walk the Walk is also passionate about encouraging women and men to become fitter and healthier and take control of their own wellbeing.
In 2010 there will be five Walk the Walk Power Walking challenges around the UK:
24th April 2010 – The Celebrity SunWalk, sponsored by Celebrity Cruises
15th May 2010 – The Playtex MoonWalk London
19th June 2010 – The MoonWalk Edinburgh
4th July 2010 – The SunWalk Bristol
18th July 2010 – The SunWalk Newcastle