Participants came together to show solidarity with children and young people affected by cancer at the Children with Cancer UK dedicated wave at the Brighton Miles. A family-friendly one-mile course, the charity wave took place in Preston Park on Saturday, 5th of April, as part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Children with Cancer UK is the official charity partner of the Brighton Miles.
Long-distance runner, two-time Olympian and multiple British Champion, Chris Thompson, together with his family, were there to support and run the Children with Cancer UK wave. He also officially started the Brighton Marathon the next day.
Participants of all ages and abilities ran, jogged, walked or wheeled the one-mile route. They were welcomed at the event by Children with Cancer UK staff, who also supplied refreshments and children’s entertainment.
Amar Naher, Interim CEO for Children with Cancer UK, said:
We’re incredibly grateful to each of the participants of the Children with Cancer UK Wave. Sadly, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death for children and young people in the UK. Every participant today is helping to change the future for children with cancer. Their support will raise awareness so that we can achieve our vision where every child and young person survives cancer.
About Children with Cancer UK:
Children with Cancer UK is the leading children’s cancer charity in the UK. Our vision is a world where every child and young person survives their cancer diagnosis. Our mission is to improve survival rates and the quality of survival in young patients, and to find ways to prevent cancer in the future. We are dedicated to raising and investing funds into vital research that helps us understand childhood cancers and improves treatments. We support families as they navigate treatment and life beyond cancer. What began as a small memorial charity in 1988, has evolved into a leading childhood cancer charity raising more than £300 million and investing in over 300 pioneering research projects.
About Chris Thompson:
Chris Thompson is a British long-distance runner; a two-time Olympian and multiple British Champion. Having progressed all the way through from Junior International to Senior International Chris is one of the most long standing and popular members of the British running community. Along with Paula Radcliffe, Chris hosts a weekly podcast, Paula’s Marathon Run Club, that shares insights on how to run a marathon to support budding runners over their 16-week marathon training plan.
Press Enquiries:
For all press enquiries, please email media@childrenwithcancer.org.uk or call 0800 222 9000 and ask for the media team.
