Together, we can walk 35,000 miles in May to fund life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire.

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35,000 miles goal

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Money Raised

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Together, we can walk to help save lives in Yorkshire

Each year, 35,000 people in Yorkshire are told they have cancer. So this May, we’re walking 35,000 miles to fund life-saving cancer research. 

Let's walk for new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. Let's walk for the people who need them now and for those who will benefit in the future. ​

Every step counts, so let’s walk Yorkshire together.

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Getting started in three simple steps

1. Become a 'We Walker'

Sign up as an individual, team or workplace to walk for a Yorkshire free from cancer this May.

2. Plan your challenge

Walk your way, whether it's a short walk or a long hike, a familiar place or somewhere new. You can set your own targets. Every mile makes an impact.

3. Start fundraising

The funds you raise will help save lives. Ask friends, family and colleagues to support you. We're here to help, every step of the way.

What will you walk for?

No matter who or how, every mile matters

More experiences

Neil's experience

I'm walking
to survive

"I am walking because I want to see my two grandchildren grow up."

Neil, Sheffield

Christel's experience

I'm walking
for my wellbeing

"We Walk for Yorkshire is accessible for everyone and it's an amazing cause."

Christel, Harrogate

What to expect

Meet your milestones

Enjoy some rewards as your miles and funds grow.

1

Kick-start your
fundraising

Once you've raised over £10, you can opt to receive a free We Walk for Yorkshire T-shirt.

Blue t-shirt with We Walk for Yorkshire logo

2

Raise over
£100

When you reach £100, we will send you some Yorkshire Cancer Research socks to wear on your walks.

A blue Yorkshire Cancer Research pin badge shown in front of a white tote bag

3

Celebrate your
achievement

Your personalised certificate shows how many miles you've walked for Yorkshire and how many hours of a researcher's time your donations could fund.

See who's fundraising

We Walk for Yorkshire Community

Together we can walk for a Yorkshire free from cancer

Yorkshire Cancer Research

About the charity

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together we can change this.

Saving lives through research

Thanks to supporters, Yorkshire Cancer Research funds vital research and clinical trials, so more people survive cancer here in Yorkshire, and beyond.

Stay in the loop

Join the mission to create a Yorkshire free from cancer. Sign up to hear about the latest cancer trials, treatments and cures funded with your support.

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