Sutton’s answer to the capital’s Moonwalk sees 51 people pace 13 miles for Breast Cancer Research
Best Boob Forward dawn walk. Sutton, Ely. Picture: Steve Williams. - Credit: Archant
The biggest turn out in 10 years became the 2016 Best Boob Forward dawn walk which looks set to have raised hundreds for breast cancer research.
Best Boob Forward dawn walk. Sutton, Ely. Picture: Steve Williams. - Credit: Archant
The 13 mile walk in the fens surrounding Sutton saw 51 people join forces to raise money and awareness for breast cancer care.
Organiser Liz Thrussell created the event in 2007 after being diagnosed with breast cancer and failing to get a place in the capital’s famous Moonwalk.
She said: “There were two of us that tried to get in to the Moonwalk but we couldn’t go as a team so we decided to have our own walk in the village.
“It’s grown every year, this is the most walkers, in part because it was our 10th anniversary.
Best Boob Forward dawn walk. Sutton, Ely. Picture: Steve Williams. - Credit: Archant
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“Since our first walk we have lost a few friends along the way and our walk this year is to celebrate and remember them.
“All of the money that we raise is ring fenced for breast cancer research. Sadly this is a cancer that has touched many of our lives.”
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The annual half marathon walk has raised more than £27,000 in a decade, with Gift Aid, and it is hoped this year’s fund raising will will tip thhe total over the top of £30,000.
The walking crew usually get back to the Pavilion, Sutton, the starting point, around 9.30am and celebrate the end with a breakfast shared with family, friends and supporters.
To donate visit www.justgiving.com/BestBoobForward-2016.
