Organisers of Cancer Research UK’s Shine Night Walk in Manchester have been forced to cancel the huge fundraiser in response the coronavirus crisis.
Charity bosses say they have taken the 'difficult decision' to withdraw all 14 of its 10K walking events across the UK as restrictions on mass gatherings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue.This includes Shine Night Walk Manchester which had been due to go ahead on Saturday, October 17.
Cancer Research UK expects its fundraising income decline by up to 25pc in the next financial year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Jane Bullock, Cancer Research UK spokesperson in the North West, said: "We remain tirelessly committed to making progress for people affected by cancer but now more.
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