Welcome to Yorkshire has announced that it will be partnering with Yorkshire Cancer Research to create the Tour de Walkshire, which encourages people to walk, cycle or run in the Yorkshire countryside throughout the month of May.
The aim of the Tour de Walkshire will be to raise funds, as well as awareness, for Yorkshire Cancer Research. The Tour de Walkshire was launched following the postponement of the Tour de Yorkshire cycling race due to the Covid-19 pandemic. To sign up for the initiative, click here.
Director of brand and relationships for Yorkshire Cancer Research, Juliet Glendinning, said: “As Yorkshire’s independent cancer charity, Yorkshire Cancer Research is pleased to work with Welcome To Yorkshire to help people across our region. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on people with cancer, and has meant thousands of cancers have gone undiagnosed at an early stage when they’re easier to treat. We’re determined to change this. The Tour de Walkshire encourages people to get outdoors, be active and help save lives.”
Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive, James Mason, added: “As the Tour de Yorkshire cycling race has been postponed until 2022 due to the pandemic, we wanted to create an inclusive and exciting event to bring people together (following government guidelines of course) in the great outdoors, to encourage fitness and well-being, fundraise and also raise awareness for an amazing charity, plus showcase our county. The Tour de Walkshire is the perfect way to do this and will be fun for all throughout the month of May, raising vital funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research, the outstanding official charity partner of Welcome to Yorkshire.”
