On 29th March, as the sun sets, we will walk together and shine a light on blood cancer.
So, dress up in lights and join us in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham for Walk of Light. Because together we can be the generation to beat blood cancer.
What is Walk of Light?
We walk to keep the memory of our loved ones burning bright. We walk to shine a ray of hope for someone as they face their darkest moments. We walk to light the path for a brighter future.
Around 40,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancer each year. As the sun sets, we will walk together and shine a light on blood cancer.
Why should I sign up?
- Fund vital blood cancer research
- Meet like-minded people affected by blood cancer and walk together for the same cause
- Collect your free lantern upon arrival
- Experience the colourful lights as you walk round the park
- Celebrate with your finisher's medal
- Raise £50 and you'll receive your free Walk of Light t-shirt
- This event is for everyone, people of all abilities can take part, and the event is accessible to both wheelchair users and pushchairs
Event details
- There are 2.5km and 5km routes to choose from, both are accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
- Cannon Hill Park is accessible by public transport, there is limited car parking on site.
- If you're taking part as a team, please make sure that every team member registers for the event, paying their registration fee. This is to make sure that as much of your fundraising as possible can go towards our work to beat blood cancer. Why not send them this link to register?
- This year, we're conscious that Walk of Light falls during Ramadan and we'd love for you to still attend the event if you're observing Ramadan. There will be a dedicated quiet area for prayer, and dates and water will be provided to break your fast. Please get in touch if you have any questions on [email protected]
- Read more in our FAQs
Talks at Walk of Light Birmingham
We're excited to announce that Blood Cancer UK-funded researcher Dr Aidan Haslam and his team are attending Walk of Light Birmingham to give a talk about his research into MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance) and myeloma. Talks will begin at 6pm on the stage.
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I’m researching the impact of certain complex chemicals, found naturally circulating in the blood of all people, on MGUS and myeloma.
Without funding from Blood Cancer UK, none of this work would be possible. It’s thanks to support from people like you that I’ve been able to take time out of my clinical training as a doctor and undertake this PhD. This allows me to both treat patients and research how to improve our treatments.”
Dr Aidan Haslam
Clinical Research Fellow and PhD candidate
University of Birmingham
Hear from last year's walkers
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“I’m doing Walk of Light because my husband Jack died of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) two years ago. It’s just nice to be with likeminded people, people that know what you’ve been through, what you’re going through. People that understand.”
- Kath, Walk of Light Birmingham 2024
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“I’m taking part in Walk of Light Birmingham to raise money for Blood Cancer UK and to shine a light on every person with blood cancer. I found out I had Hodgkin lymphoma (a type of blood cancer) in January 2024. I want to take my diagnosis and make something good out of it.
I’m looking forward to meeting lots of new people at Walk of Light, sharing my experience and understanding other peoples’ experiences. I’ve invited my friends and family and we’re really looking forward to it.”
- Nadine, Walk of Light Birmingham, 2024
More information
Read our FAQ's to find out more, or contact us at [email protected]
Walk of Light merchandise
Check out our Walk of Light merchandise, with everything you need for your walk including a water bottle, neck warmer, drawstring bag and hoody.