Emmerdale star Lisa Riley joins hundreds at Chatsworth House charity walk
“Every step you take. Every mile you walk. It all helps fund our lifesaving science and life-changing support”
Around 800 people wearing pink walked 10 and 20 miles at Chatsworth House for Breast Cancer Now’s Pink Ribbon Walk, raising vital funds for breast cancer research and support.
The Pink Ribbon Walk events are one of Breast Cancer Now’s biggest and best-loved fundraising events, that over the past 21 years have raised over £15.5 million with over 50,000 walkers taking on the challenge.
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley attended last weekend’s event, participating in the walk and speaking to other walkers about their experiences.
Lisa said: “We’re all here for our own reasons. My mum Cath was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001. She fought and fought and fought, but in 2012 I lost my beloved mum to breast cancer. She was so young, she was 58 years old. I always say with my platform that I’m so lucky because it’s all about awareness.
“I want us to raise enough money for science. The science is getting better; the stats are getting better. We’re here today as a team – we’re a tribe. We all get it. That’s why we’re doing the walk and that’s why I’m so proud of all the walkers.”
In the 21st year of the walks, the need for support has never been more important.
One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every 9 minutes and a man every day.
And if nothing is done to change this, one woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer every 8 minutes by 2040, it is feared.
Breast Cancer Now said: “Every step you take. Every mile you walk. It all helps fund our lifesaving science and life-changing support.”
Join Breast Cancer Now's Pink Ribbon Walks and help change breast cancer, one step at a time: https://breastcancernow.org/prw