Stepping Up for Children with Cancer UK

Stepping Up for Children with Cancer UK: UBC Nears £10,000 Fundraising Milestone

This September, as part of Children’s Cancer Awareness Month, the UBC team is tying up their laces for the Walk 60 Miles in September challenge. It’s a simple but powerful initiative: walk 60 miles at your own pace throughout the month, and raise vital funds for Children with Cancer UK.

Children with Cancer UK is the UK's leading charity dedicated to childhood cancer. Since its formation in 1988, the organisation has driven progress in research, patient care, and awareness: all with one inspiring goal: "until every family hears good news".

For us at UBC, this challenge represents much more than just the miles. It’s another big step toward reaching our most ambitious fundraising target yet: £10,000. We’ve never hit this figure before, and with over 75% of the total already raised, we’re on track to make history by the end of 2025.

Much of this success is down to this year's Charity Champion, Magda from UBC Fleet. Magda has been at the heart of our fundraising efforts: from themed events in our centres to taking on a gruelling 26-mile Ultra Challenge walk earlier this year. Her determination has inspired colleagues and clients alike to get involved.

Magda summed up her Ultra Challenge experience perfectly:

“Every ache and blister was a small price to pay for supporting such a meaningful cause. An unforgettable and rewarding experience!”

Her leadership has ensured that fundraising isn’t just something we talk about at UBC: it’s something we actively live and breathe across our centres.

Every Step Counts

Walking 60 miles in September may sound like a lot, but when broken down it’s just two miles a day, achievable for anyone willing to give it a go. Whether it’s a lunchtime stroll, a weekend hike, or simply walking instead of driving, every step brings us closer to our fundraising goal.

It’s also a symbolic way to reflect on the journey families face when a child is diagnosed with cancer: long, challenging, and requiring immense resilience. By walking together, we honour their strength while raising funds that go directly towards research, support services, and life-saving treatments.

On the Road to £10k

Thanks to the collective effort of our team, clients, and communities, UBC has already raised more than £7,500. With this September challenge, we’re confident we can cross the finish line and reach our £10k target by the end of the year — a record-breaking achievement for UBC fundraising.

It's a team effort!

Get Involved

  • Join the challenge! Walk 60 miles this September and help raise funds for Children with Cancer UK.

  • Sponsor the team: Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

  • Spread the word: Share our journey on social media with #UBCforChildrenWithCancerUK.

Together, let’s make this the year we break through £10,000 and continue making a real impact.