The 'MoonWalk' Edinburgh

16th June 2007

West Church Member, Sheila Lyall is taking part in this year's amazing moonlit marathon and half-marathon challenge. Sheila has been very brave in choosing the full marathon distance and is currently looking for sponsors.

If you would like to sponsor her then contact her direct if you already know Sheila or  Email us to tell us of your interest in sponsoring her and we will send you an address to send your cheque to.

More about The Edinburgh MoonWalk

Once again 'The Meadows' in Edinburgh plays host to the amazing moonlit marathon and half-marathon challenge and this year it will be bigger than ever with over 10,000 women and men uniting in their aim to raise awareness, get fit and have fun.

Striding out together in their uniquely decorated bras, they will be following in the footsteps of MoonWalkers from the original London event, which has attracted celebrities such as Victoria Wood, Lorraine Kelly, Koo Stark, and Nell McAndrew to support the cause.

The MoonWalk Edinburgh is organised by health charity 'alk the Walk Worldwide. It was a huge success in 2006, raising £1.6M and for its second year this challenge aims to raise over £2M for breast cancer projects in Scotland. These will include Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres and the Breast Cancer Institute amongst others, to help make a tangible difference to breast cancer care for people living with cancer in Scotland.

Walk the Walk Worldwide also offer invaluable advise to their walkers and supporters by emphasising the importance of a healthy lifestyle which includes encouraging exercise and healthy eating, known as a vital part of cancer prevention. For many walkers, participation in this event is the first step towards a healthier and more natural lifestyle.

To find our more about how the money is used and other Walk the Walk events visit the website www.walkthewalk.org