September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

Walk 60 Miles in September

Name: Walk 60 Miles in September
Start: 2025-09-01
Location: Walk 60 Miles in September

We would love for everyone to join our first ever Walk 60 Miles in September challenge.

Out of the ten children and young people that are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every day, two on average will not survive their diagnosis. For families that go through the pain of losing a child, life will never be the same again, and the grief never minimises. However, one aspect of hope during these extremely difficult times is remembering their child for who they were, and the happy memories they brought to their family.

By signing up and walking just two miles a day this September, you will help fund life-saving childhood cancer research whilst keeping the memory alive of those who have lost their lives to childhood cancer.

Join our Walk 60 Miles in September Challenge

Wherever you are
September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025
080 0222 9000
[email protected]

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

What to expect from Children with Cancer UK

A free Children with Cancer UK t-shirt, in orange or purple, upon registering for the challenge
A thank you certificate as a token of our appreciation for your fundraising
If you raise £150 or more before the end of September, you will receive an exclusive medal to celebrate your achievement

Take part solo… with family… or with friends!

Remembering those we have lost

Children with Cancer UK have supported families, by providing emotional and financial support both in and out of the hospital, thus allowing families to focus on being there for their children and each other through treatment and beyond – even through the unthinkable loss of a child.

For many children with a terminal childhood cancer diagnosis, their biggest fear is being forgotten. Therefore, we want to honour and remember the children who have sadly passed away from childhood cancer. Below, you can read about two remarkable children and their journeys; Emmy and Dax.

Thank you to Emmy and Dax’s families for allowing us to share their stories.

Emmy

Emmy was the most outgoing, sassy, 10 year old diva. Emmy’s family had just celebrated her 10th birthday when Emmy started being sick. Emmy was later diagnosed with medulloblastoma in 2019, at the age of 10.

Tragically, Emmy did not survive her diagnosis and passed away in November 2020 with her mum and dad by her side. Emmy’s mum Leanne said, “It came as a shock just how fast she went, but surrounded by love from everyone, she went peacefully. We had spent the time watching her favourite Christmas film we watch every year, The Polar Express and listened to Disney songs. It couldn’t have been any more perfect.”

As a family, on the whole we are grieving for an amazing, brave, warrior princess. Her smile and twinkling eyes always shone through even on the tough days. Her bravery and determination will always stick with us. We couldn’t be any more proud of Emmy than we already are. She leaves behind so many memories we will always treasure.

Read Emmy’s Story here

Dax

With Frozen being one of his favourite films, two year old Dax and his older sister were surprised by their parents in March 2020 with a wonderful trip to Disneyland Paris. However, at the beginning of the trip, Dax’s parents noticed that half of his face was barely moving, and took him to a French hospital. They advised Dax’s parents to have an MRI done once home to rule everything out but assured he was safe to finish the trip and celebrate his big sister’s birthday. Dax was therefore able to attend a Frozen event on at the time so he loved seeing Elsa and the special Frozen parade with all the songs and characters, getting to experience the magic of Disney. A memory Dax’s family will never forget.

Soon after the trip, in May 2020, Dax was diagnosed with cerebellopontine paramaningeal Rhabdomyosarcoma. Tragically, Dax did not survive his diagnosis and passed away in his mum’s arms on 31 August 2020.

Devon, Dax’s mum, said,

He is greatly missed and loved every single day. We talk of him all the time, have his photos up and even his little hat and jacket hang in our hallway along with his shoes. He’ll always be loved and remembered.

Read Dax’s Story here

Your support will help fund research into cancer treatments so that more families do not have to go through the devastation of losing a child. We want a world where every child and young person survives cancer, but we cannot do this alone.