New 5k Your Way group launched in Croydon
31 Oct 2024
A new 5K Your Way group, supported by RM Partners, held its inaugural activity at Lloyd Park, Croydon, on 26 October. The group provides an opportunity for people affected by cancer to get together and meet others in a similar situation.
5K Your Way is a community-based initiative to support those living with and beyond cancer, their families and friends, and those working in cancer services. They meet at designated parkruns on the last Saturday of every month to walk, jog or run the route. People can choose to complete part of the route or the entire 5K, or cheer or volunteer on the day, it’s entirely up to the individual.
The groups were established as part of Move Against Cancer, a charity that helps support and inspire people impacted by cancer to live an active and fulfilling life as possible.
While the physical and mental health benefits of physical activity and movement are celebrated, existing groups have also highlighted the sense of belonging and feeling supported within the community.
The 5K Your Way Lloyd Park group is the 100th group to be established across the UK and Ireland.
To find out more about 5k Your Way go to: www.moveagainstcancer.org/5k-your-way.
You can also view a video about the initiative here: 5KYW (youtube.com)
For more information about the Lloyd Park group contact: lloydgroup@5kyourway.org