Tanwi

Why I’m Walking 15 Miles for the Banham Marsden March

There are moments in life that quietly change you. Moments that shift your perspective and stay with you long after they’ve passed. For me, this is one of them.

This year, I’ve decided to take on a personal challenge: walking 15 miles (around 25 kilometres) as part of the Banham Marsden March (at home), supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. It’s not just about the distance, but about what that distance represents.

Over time, I’ve come to see more closely the impact that serious illness can have, not just on individuals, but on the people around them. The strength it takes, the uncertainty, the resilience, and the quiet courage shown every single day. It’s something that stays with you.

What stands out just as much is the role of places like The Royal Marsden, not just as hospitals, but as spaces of care, expertise, and hope. The work they do goes far beyond treatment. It’s about giving people time, comfort, and the best possible support during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

This walk is my way of doing something , however small, to give back. To contribute to the research, the care, and the ongoing fight against cancer. And to stand in solidarity with everyone who has experienced it in any form: those going through it, those who have come through it, and those who support them.

Walking 15 miles will be a challenge. There will be moments of tiredness, discomfort, and doubt. But in those moments, I’ll be thinking about the reason behind each step, and that will carry me forward.

If this walk can help raise awareness, spark a conversation, or contribute even a little to such an important cause, then every mile will be worth it.

Thank you for your support, whether that is through donation or through encouragement!