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Snow falls during springtime charity walk in aid of Breast Cancer Now

10:09, 05 April 2022

updated: 10:10, 05 April 2022

Walkers put their best foot forward in a 15k sponsored walk - despite the changing weather.

More than 100 people took part in the 17th annual Crocus Walk on Saturday raising more than £5,500 for Breast Cancer Now.

Walkers were awarded certificates for completing the 15k walk in aid of Breast Cancer Now
Walkers were awarded certificates for completing the 15k walk in aid of Breast Cancer Now
Organiser Kerry Banks takes a selfie with two walkers
Organiser Kerry Banks takes a selfie with two walkers

The event from Walmer to St Margarets at Cliffe is traditionally held each spring.

However this year's event saw weathers suitable for all seasons, with wind, snow, hail and sunshine all making an appearance.

Organiser and charity ambassador Kerry Banks BEM said: "We had it all, even snow, however it did not deter our walkers.

"People came from far and wide including Milton Keynes, London and Essex to take part.

"Our youngest walker was nine years old and our very glamorous eldest walker was a sprightly 76.

Walkers at the half way point where the FirstLight Cafe provided refreshments
Walkers at the half way point where the FirstLight Cafe provided refreshments
Kerry Banks BEM with Claire Blaszinski whose business The Whitehouse is offering a pamper package to the walker who raises the most sponsorship
Kerry Banks BEM with Claire Blaszinski whose business The Whitehouse is offering a pamper package to the walker who raises the most sponsorship

"We had people walking who were going through treatment, survivors and people walking in memory of someone.

"This could not be possible without the truly wonderful support of volunteers and marshalls that make the day run smoothly and sponsors who have supplied the venue and highest fundraiser prize.

"A huge thank you to each and every one of you. You smashed it!"

Special thanks has been given to Samantha and Stuart Jaenicke at the FirstLight cafe for supplying hot rolls and juice to participants, and sponsor Claire Blaszinski of The Whitehouse for supplying a pamper package to the highest fundraiser.

The Crocus Walk is supported by people of all ages
The Crocus Walk is supported by people of all ages

Mentions are also given to Simon Banks, Ivan Rubins, Mollie Brown, Josh Brown, Jo Allen, Daisy Axtell-Powell, Absolute Fitness with CJ for the wacky warm up, Pauline Dawson, Sophie Johnson, Stan and Jane Baker, Linda Clery, Andrew and Jane Banks, those from Deal Community Carnival Association, Nicola Handley, Cara Goodwin, Kerys Georgia, Jasmin Lynch, Louise from Breast Cancer Now and Smye Rumsby.

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