Hit The Road

HIT THE ROAD
Lea Valley Walk
Saturday, 3^rd May 2025

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On Saturday, 3rd May 2025, The Campion School will be holding its thirteenth annual fundraising walk to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.  

If you participated last year, you would know that nearly six hundred people took part.  As usual, it was a hugely enjoyable day and even the mud did not deter those starting on the steps of Wembley Stadium from completing the 20-mile walk. They finished with a well-deserved drink in the BrewDog, Tower Hill, where they were joined by those who had walked 10 miles from East Finchley.  Not only did we have fun, but our joint efforts raised a fantastic £21,788 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.  So, a huge well done to everyone involved in last year’s walk!

You may know that this walk is one of several annual events that the school organises to raise money for the TCT in memory of sixth former Jack Chester, who died in September 2010.  Jack was a leading ambassador for the TCT and an inspiration to everyone at the school. You may also be aware that in January 2017 another Year 13 student, Mohammed Noor lost his fight with the same condition as Jack. During his stays in hospital, he frequently had access to the TCT facilities that we have been raising funds for.  

This year, the 20-mile walk will start in Cheshunt and follow the path of the River Lea Navigation to Tottenham Hale where we will be joined by those who prefer to walk the half distance. We will then continue along the Lea to the Olympic Park and then up to an old favourite of ours, Victoria Park, then through Hackney, Shoreditch to finish again at the BrewDog in Tower Hill.  Nearer the time, we will let you have suggestions of where you could join us if you prefer a shorter distance to walk.

Entry to the walk costs £20 for adults, £15 for senior citizens and £10 for students/children. This includes a free t-shirt if you enter by Wednesday, 2nd April. 

Please note that, in a change from previous years, we will be using an online platform called Racebest to manage walk entries and payments.  Please ensure you have your bank or credit card details handy as you will be asked to pay straight away.

We look forward to seeing all our regular walkers again.  Your loyal and steadfast support of this event is very much appreciated!  We also look forward to welcoming new parents, staff, students and friends.  Come on, give it a try!

Barbara Kenlin and Caroline Meehan
on behalf of the Hit the Road Planning Committee