On 30th May 2026, I’ll be attempting something that sounds slightly mad — but means everything to me.

24 Sports in 24 Hours - Moving More Together in Bedford

Alongside a small group of people impacted by cancer, I will take on 24 different sports in 24 hours across Bedford.

From 5k Your Way in Bedford Park, to swimming and cricket, from Pilates to touch rugby, from rowing to cycling — we’ll move across the town for a full day and night.

Why? Because movement changes lives. And I see it every single day.

A Personal Mission for me..

As with many of us, my family and friends have been hugely impacted by cancer, lives changed forever and loved ones lost to cancer.

As CEO of Move Against Cancer, we know exercise - all movement - is one of the most important things anyone diagnosed with cancer can do to enhance wellbeing and improve health outcomes both during and after treatment.

We know not enough people are getting access to the support and information they need. We recognise that there is more to be done to support all people to engage in physical activity and move in the way that’s right for them. Our vision is for every single person impacted by cancer to be able to live an active and fulfilling life.

This challenge is about helping to change that — one sport, one hour, one move your way mantra. Raising awareness and funds to support more people to move together against cancer.

By getting involved in this challenge and supporting our Moving More Together campaign, you're helping us ensure every individual impacted by cancer receives the necessary resources and support to engage in and maintain an active lifestyle.

The Plan (so far..)

We start at 9am at the 5K Your Way session at Bedford Park — our movement-based cancer support group delivered in collaboration with designated parkruns across the UK. We then move across Bedford every hour, taking on a different sport at a different venue. We finish at 9am on Sunday at Jubilee Park, Bedford.

Over 24 hours we’ll walk, run, swim, row, cycle, play cricket, try Pilates, hit a golf ball, pick up a racket, kick a football and so much more. We’ll even build in a few rest hours — because rest is part of recovery too!

Check out the page images to the proposed schedule for the 24 hours!

Want to help or show your support?

If you can donate, sponsor a sport, join for some/all of the sports - or simply share this page — you’ll be helping more people move their way through and beyond cancer.

Thank you for any support you can offer.

Dave x