We are "Mrs T's Bosom Buddies", named after Mrs Sally Tanner who was a very dear friend to all who knew her. Sally was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2007 and began treatment immediately. However, Sally lost her battle and died on 22/12/2007. We walked the MOONWALK both in 2008 and 2009 in her memory. This year was even more poignant as Sal's husband Mike died on 25/12/2008 from Motor Neurones Disease. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the last 2 years and will continue to keep Sally and Mike's forever in our hearts.

Marija Langton , Michelle Barnes, Angela Biddle, Sharon Mackie, Nikki Drury and Jo Gerken, 2009 MoonWalk

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, and Vicky my daughter in law said if we were able we would do the moonwalk in 2009. Thankfully I recovered, the treatment and backup at Glenfield Hospital was excellent . So on 16th May there we were in London waiting to start walking. The helpers were so very encouraging. Pasta was just what we needed.
It was a very cold night, I thought we would get warmed up walking, but we didnt. Just when I reached the point of thinking "can't drink any more water" the helpers were there with Banana and orange which was very welcome.
I am just getting my cheque ready to send off to you. Use it well! I'm sure you will

Pat Gutteridge, 2009 MoonWalk

Before I tell you of our experience doing the Moonwalk, I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to every single volenteer who stood on the roadside cheering us on, who handed us drinks and fruit and who basically got us through, without all of you the walk would'nt be possible. I even feel emotional writing about you all. Thank you is'nt enough, but from the bottom of our hearts we do. We decided to do the Moonwalk after 1 of our group had a breast scare. While waiting for my friend to come out I made the decision to walk the walk as watching all the people waiting to go in was traumatic. There women of all ages and even a young girl in her school uniform which affected me quite badly. In the end 6 of us decided to do the walk, we put in all the training but nothing prepares you for the walk on the night. When I finished I said never again but I think you will be seeing us again next year. Thank you so much for an experience we will never forget.

Diane Beattie, 2009 MoonWalk

My mum was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and after a masectomy made a full recovery. She was then diagnosed in August 2008 in her other breast but this time things weren't quite as straight forward. After 4 operations and treatment she finally recieved the all clear in March this year. As a relative of someone in this situation you cant help but feel useless,that is why i wanted to do this. Not only was this a great personal achievement but a small way of giving something back to the people who gave me the greatest gift....my mum. I did this walk with 4 of my friends without whom it would not of been possible. Everytime i felt i couldnt carry on,they did impersonations of my mum which inspired me to carry on and remember why i was there. having only completed the moonwalk just over 24 hours ago,my feet have blisters like bolied eggs and i am going to lose 3 toenails but you know what? I can't wait to sign up for next year!!!! it was AMAZING!

Lori Leon-Ireland, 2009 MoonWalk

A group of 5 of us decided to take part in this years moonwalk due to Lori's mum fighting breast cancer for the second time.

This had to be one of the hardest things I have ever done and the proudest, when I walked over the finish line.There were times (18 mile marker)when I thought I can't do this, but the thing that kept me going was the reason I was there and walking and doing my little bit to help. My blisters will heal but the memories of my moonwalk with my friends I will have forever. Would I do it again? absolutly, we are all fully fledged Moon walkers and are waiting for our next Moonwalk challange in 2010

Sue McEwan, 2009 MoonWalk

GOOD LUCK NICKI AND FRIENDS FOR TONIGHT'S WALK.ENJOY AND WALK TALL WHITTINGTON IS PROUD OF YOU. X Liz

liz stack, 2009 MoonWalk

Us three lads are walking the Moonwalk this year for the first time.

We're all walking for Angela. She's done all the training (right up to the 20 mile one a couple of weekends ago, but alas being 4.5 months pregnant and getting over a bad cough for the last 5 weeks has meant that doctors have advised her not to walk.

"The Boys" will continue in our pink bras and Angela will be walking in our thoughts and in our hearts, motivating us and keeping us going the whole way round.

We love you Ang xxxxx

Roger, Oli and Roy, 2009 MoonWalk

After completing my first moonwalk in 2007 i'm back this year with a group called "The Oldies" hopefully to complete this wonderful event/charity. Having lost my mum, aunty and uncle's to various Cancers I wanted to be able to do something to help.
To all those in our hearts, we love you!

Sonia Martin, 2009 MoonWalk

I was inspired to apply to be part of the walk the walk in 2005 after seeing the 2004 walk on the news. I have a school friend who is in remission following her operation for breast cancer and thought of how brave she was by using her 50th birthday party as a fundraising event for breast cancer. when i started walking in 2005 it was with my daughter but since then i have recruited work colleagues and each year since 2005 have taken part in the walk the walk. We had to travel to Edinburgh in 2007 as we couldnt get in at London but have secured our places this year and there will be a total of 7 of us walking this time. I am 56 years of age and i will enter this walk every year until it is not possible for me to to compete anymore. The fun begins in the hotel bedroom where the finishing touches to our outfits is made and we dont stop laughing until we fall into bed after we have passed the finishing line. It is a priviledge to be part of such a worthwhile cause.

Christine Thornton, 2009 MoonWalk

I walked the walk in 2006 with my daughters, sister in law and friends to raise money in memory of my sister who died from breast cancer in May 2001. Little did I know that in May 07 I too would be diagnosed with breast cancer. My brother , wife and friends walked that year to raise money.

In 08 some of the team walked again but I could not as I was waitng to have a bilateral mastectomy having also been confirmed as BRCA1. This year I will be walking with my husband, daughter and boyfried to raise money in recognition of all we have benifited from as a family. The dedication and support of so many people have made so much difference to us. So I will be walking to celebrate life, in memory of my sister and to give huge thanks to everyone who has helped raise funds to improve care for all of us.

Anita Reed, 2009 MoonWalk

I registered for the moonwalk back in 2007 not really knowing what to expect. I have know quite a few people that have died from this terrible disease and I thought a challenge like this was the perfect way to raise some vital funds in their memory.
Some friends had also decided to take part, but unfortunatly, did not register in time and did not get a place. I was on my own!
I worried so much as to how I could walk 26.2 miles on my own through the night. How would I do it? Would I be lonely? Would I be bored? I need not have worried in the slightest! The sheer amount of woman (and men!) taking part made me feel like I was in one big team, uniting against brest cancer! The supporters and marshals lining the streets always made a special effort to make you keep going, to make you feel proud and to keep your spirits up!
I am imensely proud of doing the walk. It was terribly hard work though but SO worth while!

Clare, 2008 MoonWalk

Having lost my Gran, Grandad, Aunt and close friends to this disgusting disease The dreaded (C)I was browsing the old Tinternet last year and came across a "Wear it Pink" day in aid of cancer research and thought that would be fun at work, as I learnt more I stumbled across the MoonWalk website and knew instantly that I had to do this...... can't say why for sure, I just felt I was getting a nudge of encouragement from "them upstairs" (family/friends who have passed). Once I had registered there was no going back, I bought a treadmill and during the winter months used this every other day for a couple of hours, then when spring came it was time to get out on the road and train properly. Two weeks before the moon walk I pulled my achillies heal and thought I may have to pull out, but "them upstairs" must have had other ideas and I rested for a week.

Then on Saturday 17th May, 9 Hours 58 mins to be exact I was presented with my medal, sore and proud - I had started so I would finish

RACHAEL HICKMAN, 2008 MoonWalk

My story really begins when my dearest friend unfortunately lost her mum to breast cancer in 2007 ,she decided she really wanted to do something in memory of her mum & as we had heard about the moonwalk decided this year would be the right time to take part. I'm sat at home now 2 days after completing the moonwalk & yes i hurt (have the biggest blisters ever) but i also have some fantastic memories of the night & morning .We were all very excited & slightly scared as we did not know what to expect ,but from the moment we arrived in Hyde Park on Saturday night we knew it was going to be a very special night. Truly amazing seeing all those women uniting together was a sight we will never forget! The support along the whole route helped so much to keep you going, we had a fantastic time & met so many wonderful people, crossed the finish line at 6.28 am not a bad time for our first effort, it was one of the most memorable nights of my life, lots of love Tracy, Laura & Sam xxx

Tracy Coomber, 2008 MoonWalk

CRIMESQUAD.COM Online Editor, Chris Simmons, was delighted with the support he got by simply wearing a bra! Support of the financial kind that is... and all to raise funds for breast cancer charities. Chris joined 15,000 other participants in the annual London Moonwalk event and was no shrinking violet when it came to sporting his bra, kindly supplied by event sponsors Playtex, which had been heavily 'customised' for the occasion. (40DD for those interested in these things!)

Chris raised loads of money walking the 13 mile plus 'half Moon' course and was really thrilled by the generosity of members of the crime and thriller community who sponsored him, including numerous well-known authors and publishers.

"I'd like to thank everyone who sponsored and sent me their good wishes. It was a very surreal night, and walking around London at 3am wearing a pink feathered bra ranks high in my 'strange but true' list of life experiences, but I'm glad I did it and delighted we raised lots of money

Chris Simmons, 2008 MoonWalk

Since losing most of my family to cancer i have taken part in raising money by entering the moonwalk in 2006 and again this year as I couldnt get in last year.
I have recently lost a friend and a Weightwatchers member (im the leader in Nottingham) has had both breasts removed as cancer had plagued her. Katie has had a horrendous year and she has supported others even though she has been battling herself.
I therefore would like to as part of my pledge dedicate my walk to Katie Cochran of WeightWatchers, sherwood, Nottingham when I do the walk on the 17th.
I am also holding 2 charity events on the 12th & the 15th of May to raise further funds for Breast Cancer.

Tracy Dickinson, 2008 MoonWalk

Six months after getting remarried I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I'm a very positive person. I'm also very fit and arrogantly never thought cancer would hit me, but it did. Eighteen months later, having had one lumpectomy/lymph node removal, another operation as the margins weren't clear, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, mastectomy with reconstruction and finally hormone therapy I feel very lucky that I've gone through it all relatively easily, and seemingly very successfully. If you're a This Morning viewer, you may well have seen the video diary of my experiences. This year is my payback year. I'm raising funds and awareness for breast cancer by doing both the London Playtex MoonWalk and the Edinburgh MoonWalk, and 1000 miles on a motorbike from Edinburgh to London for breast cancer survivors, in recognition for all the amazing people I met on my journey who helped during my treatment. I'm also doing it for Karen, a mum at my daughter's school who sadly didn't make it, and another K

Kerensa Robertson, 2007 MoonWalk