A NIGHT-TIME illuminated charity walk is due to be held in Brighton for the first time.
The Cancer Research UK 10km Shine Night Walk is due to take place on Friday, August 20.
People can raise funds for an area of life-saving research closest to their hearts or simply support the charity’s overall work.
The inaugural event will start at Hove Lawns at 7.45pm then the parade of lights will pass the West Pier, the i360 and the band stand, as well as city centre sites including the Theatre Royal, Dome and Royal Pavilion.
Cancer Research UK spokeswoman for Sussex Lynn Daly said the charity hopes the people of Sussex will get behind the event and make it a night to remember.
“It’s a night to celebrate, feel proud and light up the city streets. And it’s a night to raise money for life-saving research and bring hope to people affected by the disease,” she said.
“One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime. But all of us can support the research that will beat it.
“This is no ordinary night out - it’s a night to join together for the millions of people affected by cancer.”
Every year some 52,100 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South East, while one in two people in the UK born after 1960 will get cancer in their lifetime.
“Shine Night Walk is a special opportunity for people to come together to remember loved ones lost to cancer or celebrate the lives of those dear to them who have survived,” said Lynn.
Walkers will set off on the route in small, socially distanced groups and hand sanitiser will be provided.
They can choose to complete the course at their own speed, from a leisurely stroll to a full-on power walk.
Brighton is one of 18 places across the UK selected to host the Shine Night Walk series this year.
Cancer Research UK was able to spend over £30 million in the South East alone last year on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research.
To enter, volunteer or for more information, visit shinewalk.org.
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