A WIRRAL cancer patient was among 600 people who took part in a special fundrasing charity walk last night.
Helen Hawksworth from Wallasey was joined by her family for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity’s first ever Glow Green Walk. which took place in Liverpool City Centre.
The participants who set off from Exchange Flags were decked out in green, with glow sticks, t-shirts and wigs.
Following a route which passed many of Liverpool’s landmarks which also glowed green to mark World Cancer Day for the Charity, including the Town Hall, Royal Liver Building, St Georges Hall, Radio City Tower and of course Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool, the 8k walk ended back at Exchange Flags.
While the walkers were filled with fun and laughter, there was time to reflect too and mark World Cancer Day for Clatterbridge with hundreds of candle lanterns displayed on the steps of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, along with messages of thanks, hope and love.
Helen Hawksworth is a Chemotherapy Support Worker at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Wirral and currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, said: "I’m proud to work at Clatterbridge and in my role I really enjoy the patient interaction, knowing that you are there to help patients at a time of great worry and distress.
"I feel proud as a Trust that we have such caring people not just looking after me but all of our patients.
"The care they have given me is incredible, so my family and I did the Glow Green Walk to raise money for the Charity and say a huge THANK YOU to The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
"You made many dark days a lot brighter for us."
Katrina Bury, head of charity at The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity said: "We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to our first ever Glow Green night walk.
"The money raised will fund the latest research, new technology, innovations in care, the best environment and the most positive experience for patients at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
"We also want to thank our generous event sponsors Brabners and Regatta along with the many businesses and people who are helping to make Glow Green possible."
You can register your interest for Glow Green 2023, by visiting www.clatterbridgecc.org.uk
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