[That’s Cat on the right!]
Wiltshire mum, Cat Banks, is taking part in the annual Walk of Life on the 17th May to give back to the hospital which is currently treating her for breast cancer, the RUH.
The Walk of Life is organised by RUHX, the official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath. Walkers can choose between 10 miles, 16 miles, or a marathon distance along the Kennet & Avon Canal, to raise vital funds for their local hospital.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2024, mother of four Cat wanted to help ensure other people who find themselves in her position receive the same great level of care.
“I would love to be able to give back to the hospital and help in any way I can, in the hope that people facing a diagnosis, or needing medical care going forward, can have the same experience that I have”.
By taking part, walkers are asked to raise £100 to support the hospitals in doing more for patients, families, staff, and everyone in the local community.
Cat couldn’t praise the RUH staff who have treated her highly enough, commenting:
“I have been so amazed by the care I have experienced by every member of the team at the RUH I have encountered. I count myself very lucky to have been able to receive such amazing medical attention and care throughout my journey so far”.
To find out more and to join Cat, her friend Polly and over 300 other fantastic fundraisers at the Walk of Life, look on RUHX’s website – ruhx.org.uk/walk-of-life
A spokesperson for the RUH told me:
“The walk has raised over £800,000 for Royal United Hospitals Bath since its launch in 2005. And this year we are on track to have around 300 walkers on the day, walking between Bishops Cannings – Bradford on Avon – Holburne Museum, Bath.”
