Some friends meet up for a coffee or a bite to eat … these six (we all think each other is) wonderful friends thought we’d meet up for a long walk in Northern Ireland in June … that will be 26.2 miles long and raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Charity.

Steph had breast cancer, Liz’s teenage daughter endured it, and Emma lost both her in-laws to it. Julie’s dad and her best friend, Karen, and Ruth’s mum, passed away from it. Only recently Jill attended the funeral of a sister of one of her closest friends. And we all have good friends who are affected right now too.

We’re also doing this to celebrate Steph’s recovery and her 50th birthday later this year.

This disease has touched all of us, both directly and indirectly. Any support will mean such a lot and contribute to positive change. We’d be so grateful if you could help us reach our £1,500 pledge. £250 can pay for a MacMillan Nurse for one day. This could provide people living with cancer and their families essential medical, practical and emotional support. Their help is invaluable to people going through cancer diagnosis and treatment.

There are currently 3 million people living with cancer in the UK today. It’s Macmillan’s goal to be there for everyone from the moment of diagnosis, but they can’t do this without donations from people like you.

Thank you.