We're raising funds for Cancer Research UK after our friend and M.D., Eddie, was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2018. Following his diagnosis, we participated in our first relay that year to provide him with a target to aim towards while he underwent treatment. The event and the act of setting goals proved immensely beneficial for him, and he set the incredible goal of one day walking the El Camino de Santiago—hence the name, Next Stop Santiago.

The Camino de Santiago is an ancient pilgrim route that stretches across Europe. Eddie plans to also undertake the additional route, the Camino to Finisterre, which was known as the pilgrimage to the end of the world in Medieval times.

Having climbed to Everest Base Camp in 2010, Eddie viewed it as reaching the top of the world. Now, in 2024, he aims to walk to the edge of his world by undertaking his own pilgrimage.

Once Eddie returns from his pilgrimage, we'll embark on our 5th Jarrow Relay for Life (plus 2 virtual walks and a Tees Valley Relay for Life). An event that has become a permanent fixture in all of the teams calendar! Yes, it was Eddies diagnosis back in 2018 that pushed us to do our first Relay (We wished we'd took part sooner), but Cancer is a cruel disease that has touched many of the CPS team and over the years, we've used it to set goals, make memories and remember our loved ones.

Please donate to our team, but more importantly come and join us on the day and help us make this the best relay yet!

2018 - "Christmas" theme (apart from Zoe, we really didn't get the theme)

2019 - "Team" theme we got the memo on the fancy dress in 2019 when we dressed up as the Wacky Racers (We had the Buzz Wagon as well)

2022 - Our first one back after COVID

2023 - "Superhero" theme We thought everyone would choose DC/Marvel so we went for Shrek.