Charity invites Manx residents to take part in challenge
If you're looking for something to do to help get rid of the Christmas excess, and raise money for a good cause, Cancer Research UK's latest challenge may be the thing for you.
Island residents are being invited to get involved with Walk All Over Cancer.
The challenge involves participants getting sponsored to walk 10,000 steps every day for a month.
The charity says walking 10,000 steps at a brisk pace could burn around 500 calories – that’s equivalent to two mince pies or a couple of slices of Christmas cake.
Alison Barbuti, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for the Isle of Man, says, "January is the perfect time to commit to getting a bit more active in 2019, and signing up to Walk All Over Cancer is a great way to kick-start a healthier lifestyle."
Participants can tackle the challenge in their own way - they can take part on their own or ask family, friends and colleagues to join them.
The charity is encouraging people to visit its website and to sign up now.
However, you don’t need to pull on your walking boots until March, when the warmer weather will make it even easier to get off the sofa and get moving.
To sign up and receive a fundraising pack, with tips and ideas to help with the challenge, visit www.cruk.org/walkallover
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