Brighton Fundraiser Rachel Midgley Walks 100 Miles in October for Breast Cancer Now
Rachel Midgley is walking 100 miles in October (Photo: Supplied)
Rachel Midgley, a Brighton resident, is walking 100 miles this October to raise money for Breast Cancer Now, Sussex News has reported.
She is taking part in the charity’s Walk 100 Miles in October 2026 challenge, which runs from 1 to 31 October, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked. Her JustGiving page now shows £1,002.25 raised, plus £225 in Gift Aid, from 35 donations.
Fundraising figures are from Rachel’s JustGiving page on 21 October 2026. When Sussex News reported the story on 12 October, the total was £765 with £173.75 in Gift Aid, from 25 donations. Photo supplied.
Why she is walking
Rachel said she took on the challenge because of the number of lives affected by breast cancer, and the effect the disease has on families, friends and communities.
“They are mums and daughters, friends and colleagues. Someone loved. Someone lost.”
Rachel Midgley
Her page says almost 1,000 people in the UK will lose their lives to breast cancer during October. Breast Cancer Now makes the same point on its challenge page. The charity’s vision is that by 2050 everyone affected by breast cancer will live and live well.
The money raised through the challenge will help fund the charity’s research and its support services for people living with the disease.
Take on 100 miles yourself
Breast Cancer Now says anyone can join its Walk 100 Miles in October challenge, from anywhere, until 31 October. There is no set route.
Know the signs
Breast Cancer Now lists these signs and symptoms of breast cancer to look out for:
The charity says most breast changes are not cancer, but that any new or unusual change should be checked by a GP. Its free helpline is 0808 800 6000, open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Sponsor Rachel Midgley’s 100 milesjustgiving.com Breast Cancer Now: Walk 100 Miles in Octoberbreastcancernow.org Breast Cancer Now: signs and symptomsbreastcancernow.orgSources
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