Walk As One this September to raise vital funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity
Registrations are now open for Weston Park Cancer Charity’s popular Walk As One event, which will take place in Endcliffe Park on Sunday, September 13.
In this feel-good fundraiser, walkers will take on a 2-, 4- or 10-mile route around stunning Sheffield parkland and countryside.
Every step they take will help to fund vital cancer research, treatment enhancements, and support services for people across the region.
All Walk As One routes start and finish in Endcliffe Park, where participants can enjoy live music from local band TOAST and refreshments in a beer garden area, hosted by Thornbridge Brewery.
Walkers on the 4-mile route will take a gentle amble along Porter Valley, through Bingham Park, out to Forge Dam and back. This family-friendly route is suitable for buggies and prams.
Those wanting more of a challenge should opt for the 10-mile route, which takes walkers through the woodlands at Ringinglow and onto the moors of the Peak District.
The longer walk will take 3 to 6 hours to complete, with plenty of chances to stop, rest, and refresh along the way.
There is also a 2-mile route available, which is fully wheelchair accessible.
All Walk As One participants will be sent a tribute card, where they can write a message in memory of a loved one or share their own personal reasons for taking part.
These will be displayed in a peaceful area of reflection, alongside the purple and white ribbons from the charity’s recent Ribbons of Hope event.
Several teams have already signed up for Walk As One 2026, including a team led by the Master and Mistress Cutler, Professor Keith Jackson and Dr Gina Jackson.
They will be walking in support of the charity’s ‘see it. treat it.’ appeal, which is raising funds for a revolutionary new MRI simulator for Weston Park Cancer Centre.
Double Olympian Joslyn Hoyte-Smith MBE is also taking part and walking in memory of Uriah Rennie, who sadly passed away in 2025.
Uriah Rennie was a dedicated patron of Weston Park Cancer Charity and a football legend who made history in 1997 when he became the Premier League’s first black referee.
Alongside his achievements in football, Uri made a lasting impact across Sheffield: he served as a magistrate, as President of Hallam FC, and was officially installed as Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University.
During the later stages of his illness, Uri was cared for at Weston Park Cancer Centre, a hospital he had done so much to support.
Joslyn Hoyte-Smith MBE said: “Above all else, Uri cared about people. He was passionate about making a difference, which is why his work as a Weston Park Cancer Charity patron was so important to him.
“To have the chance to walk in his memory, while raising money for a cause so close to his heart, is an absolute privilege.
“I can’t wait to Walk As One, and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me so far. For one in two of us, cancer will change everything. But together, so can we!”
Emma Clarke, CEO of Weston Park Cancer Charity, said: “Every year, Walk As One brings our community together to share stories, build hope, and create change.
“Whether you sign up in memory of a loved one, or to honour your own cancer journey, your participation will make a huge impact.
“Thank you for helping us to fund the vital services that will help more people in our region to live well - with and beyond cancer.”
Sign up today at: https://www.westonpark.org.uk/events/walk-as-one-2026