Saturday 6 September was truly a night to remember! An amazing 498 walkers gathered at Kingston Market Place and set off at 6.30pm, filling the marketplace and riverside with energy, laughter, and stories as they took on the route together.

So far, the event has raised an incredible £60,941. Every pound will make a huge difference, so please do share your pages, photos, and stories this week to keep the momentum going.

Thanks to your support, we’re now closer to funding contrast enhanced mammography for Kingston Hospital. This new technology will make it easier to detect cancers in patients with very dense breast tissue, reducing the need for lengthy MRI scans and helping speed up diagnosis and treatment. It means fewer delays, less stress for patients, and faster access to the care they need – right here at Kingston.

We’ve loved hearing why people chose to take part. Many walked in memory of loved ones, with one inspiring group even travelling all the way from Northampton to join us in tribute to their late mother. For others, it was about showing gratitude for the already amazing work of Kingston and Richmond NHS Trust. Together, this was not just about walking, it was about a community uniting in thanks and support.

We’re also grateful for the feedback shared. We know the route ended up being slightly longer due to an unexpected road closure on the 6.5-mile walk, and we really appreciate everyone’s good spirit and understanding on the night. We welcome feedback of any kind, so please do let us know via email.

Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us, donated, or cheered us on. Special thanks also go to Geraint Warrington and Andy Sillett for capturing the evening so beautifully, you can see some of their wonderful photos at the bottom of this page.