Mad Hatters take to the streets as MoonWalkers aid cancer charity
RAIN failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands who took part in this year’s MoonWalk Scotland in Edinburgh.
Men and women in decorated bras set off from Inverleith Park to walk through the streets of the capital to raise money and awareness for breast cancer charity Walk the Walk. Children also took part, with this year’s youngest MoonWalker being 10 years old.
The theme for the event was “Mad Hatter’s Midnight Tea Party” and those taking part included people dressed as white rabbits, Cheshire cats and pink flamingos.
Local landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle and the Melville Monument, were lit up in pink in honour of those walking.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers were also in attendance, playing for the walkers before they set off, as part of MoonWalk Scotland’s 10th birthday party.
More than £500,000 had been raised before the walk began this year, adding to the £18m raised for the charity since the first MoonWalk Scotland back in 2006.
Most of the money raised is spent in Scotland, helping to improve the lives of people with cancer.
Nina Barough, founder and chief executive of Walk The Walk, was thrilled by the turnout on Saturday night. “The energy of everyone at this fantastic birthday party was amazing and the rain was not going to stop a good MoonWalk!
“It was incredible to see Edinburgh lit up pink, in honour of our wonderful walkers. I was overwhelmed by the kindness of people on the streets, coming together to provide a constant supply of support, snacks and drinks.
“I found it really moving standing on the finishing line seeing all the faces of young children who were especially delighted because they had persuaded their parents to take part. What a night.”