Step towards a brighter future with Leeds Shine Night Walk
People across Leeds are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Shine Night Walk and see their city in a whole new light.
The inspirational 10k night-time event is set to return and fundraisers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part.
To help put an extra spring in their step, anyone who signs up before Monday May 18 can claim 30 per cent off the entry fee by using the code SNWMAY26.
Whether people take part in Shine Night Walk in honour, celebration or remembrance, they can choose to support the area of research that matters to them most.
From bowel cancer to children’s cancers - or wherever the need is greatest - money raised will help Cancer Research UK scientists to make tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Starting in Millennium Square, Saturday October 3 is Leeds' time to shine. Participants will follow an iconic route that takes in some of the city’s most loved landmarks from Leeds Dock to Leeds Minster.
Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Leeds, Annabel Underwood, said: “Shine Night Walk is an uplifting and unforgettable evening where hundreds come together to take on a unique challenge, make memories and make a difference for people affected by cancer.
"It’s not just the glowsticks and glitter that light up the night, it’s the hope everyone brings.
“It’s thanks to our supporters that we’ve helped double cancer survival in the UK, over the past 50 years. But with nearly one in two people set to be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime, there’s so much more to do.
"Taking part in Shine Night Walk could help fuel faster progress. Every step helps create a brighter future – one where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.”
Cancer Research UK has led the development of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, paved the way for targeted treatments, improved how we use surgery to tackle cancer and made vital discoveries about how cells grow and fix their DNA.
People can also play a part in helping to support more life-saving advances like this by volunteering at Shine Night Walk. From helping to set up the course to guiding participants around the city, there are lots of opportunities to get involved, meet new people and learn new skills.
To enter or volunteer visit shinewalk.org