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Walk 155,000 steps in March and shine a light on blood cancer

Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2026 event! Registrations are now closed, but you can register your interest for 2027 here.

Join the Walk of Light Step Challenge and walk 155,000 steps in March. Every step counts because blood cancer claims 15,000 lives each year and we can be the generation to beat it.

Walk your way – hit 5,000 steps a day or take on longer weekend walks with friends and family.

Anyone can take part, whether you’ve received treatment for blood cancer or you’re walking in honour of a loved one.

We walk to shine a light on blood cancer.

Getting started

Follow these easy steps to get started:

Step 1: Sign up for free

Step 2: Plan your route

Will you aim for 5,000 steps a day or get in some bigger walks at the weekend? Plan your weeks and walk your way!

Step 3: Spread the word

Share your JustGiving page and let everyone know why you’re funding vital blood cancer research.

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Step 4: Start fundraising

Raise £50 to get your free t-shirt, raise £100 to get your medal at the end of the challenge, and raise £150 to get your beanie hat.

Step 5: Start your March Step Challenge

Start getting your steps in as we walk to shine a light on blood cancer! Solo, or as a group, it’s up to you how you take part. Share your fundraising page, get out there and have fun!

Your fundraising awards!

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Raise £50

To get your free Walk of Light t-shirt to wear with pride.

Raise £100

To get your free medal as a celebration of your achievement! Medals will be sent out at the end of April.

Raise £150

To get your free beanie hat to keep warm whilst you take on your Walk of Light March Step Challenge.

How your money will make a difference

£45

Could fund our experienced blood cancer nurses to provide specialist support and information to your loved ones in need.

£150

Could fund a researcher to analyse 120 blood cell samples. Because of you, any one of them could hold the key to a new discovery.

£300

Could fund a PhD student to conduct vital research for three days. PhD students are sustaining the UK’s world-leading blood cancer research, this is only possible thanks to you.

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£500

Could fund a clinical trials nurse specialist for three days, giving your loved one vital support and a hand to hold when it's needed most.

Jo’s story

Jo was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in Jan 2025 and is currently on her third round of chemotherapy.

“It was a complete shock when diagnosed as I had no outward symptoms and felt well. Hearing that you have months to live (if there are no interventions) when you still feel well is something I will never quite get over. My husband and daughters received the news in shock. All have been incredibly understanding and supportive.

I was inspired by watching the London marathon and thought I could at least do 5k steps each day, raise money and give back whilst I can. The walking has given me a daily focus. I’ve been bowled over by the generosity of people. Many people have offered to walk with me. Some I haven’t seen for years!

I am currently benefitting from research into AML. Research doesn’t happen without funding and I hope the little I have raised will help someone else in the future.”

Jo smiling with arms outstretched atop a summit.