Derry public encouraged to take part in 'Walk Together' event to help raise money for Bowel Cancer UK

UTV presenter Pamela Ballantine is encouraging the public to join Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together this summer and help fund their vital research and lifesaving work.

This year, Bowel Cancer UK is celebrating its 30th anniversary and hopes you will organise a special five mile sponsored walk in your local area. It’s an opportunity to bring people together so that they can show their support for those undergoing treatment, remember loved ones and raise funds to help stop bowel cancer.

There are Walk Together events happening in Belfast, Edinburgh and London on the same day at the same time – Saturday 23 September 2017 at 11am. If you can’t make one of these organised walks, you can organise your own Walk Together event somewhere special in your local area. If you are doing your own event, the charity would encourage you to do it anytime from July to September, or any time of year that might suit you.

Bowel Cancer UK’s Patron Pamela Ballantine says: “Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer killer in Northern Ireland, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early, and that’s why I’m supporting Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together this September.”

Sign up to receive a fundraising pack with everything you need to hold your own memorable walk or to join us for a national Walk Together event on Saturday 23 September. Visit: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/walktogether