Cancer Research is a cause close to the heart of Maria Parker, which is why, in February 2021, she pledged to ‘Walk All Over Cancer’. Every day throughout March Maria has walked 5 miles in a bid to raise funds for her chosen charity. Despite recently developing Arthritis in her feet, which has made walking all the more challenging, Maria remained dedicated to the cause at all times.
Through her hard work and dedication, we are thrilled to announce that Maria has raised £500.00 for Cancer Research UK. Every penny raised will help in the fight against cancer, by enabling Cancer Research to reach their goals. Fundraising allows continuous progress and discovery of ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Over the past 40 years, cancer survival rates have doubled, but we cannot stop there. By 2034, Cancer Research UK hope to reach their goal of 3 in 4 people surviving cancer, and this can only be achieved through the help of people like Maria.
The money Maria has raised will make a fantastic difference. Did you know that:
- £5 can kit out a Cancer Research lab with the essential chemicals they need for day-to-day experiments.
- £25 can fund a cancer nurse for 1 hour, to offer confidential support and guidance to people affected by cancer.
- £50 can buy a scientific sieve, which are vital for revealing clues about beating cancer.
Just imagine what £500.00 could do!
Hodgkinsons Solicitors are incredibly proud of Maria for taking on this challenge, and Maria should be proud of herself too. Maria Parker commented: “I am grateful to have been able to complete this challenge, walking 10,000 steps a day is nothing compared to what cancer patients have to face. Anything I can do to make it better for them, I will do. It is a great way to raise much needed funds, and I would recommend it to anyone. If we all pledged to do just one challenge, think of what a difference we can make.”
The Team at Hodgkinsons have been thrilled to be able to support Maria throughout her challenge. That being said, there is still time to donate! If you would like to sponsor Maria for taking on this fantastic challenge, you can do so by clicking here.
Every penny raised will go to Cancer Research UK, to help fund life-saving research. Together, we will beat cancer.