Maggie's Centres are caring centres offering emotional, practical and psychological support amongst many other benefits for both people suffering from cancer and their families and friends. Located in the grounds of major NHS cancer hospitals throughout the UK, the idea was conceived by Maggie Keswick-Jencks along with her husband, as she herself was diagnosed with cancer and realised the need of integrating professional help with a community of support in thoughtfully designed centres.
Julia Bairstow is taking part in the 20 mile annual night hike in London on Friday 21/22 September in a group with four others to raise money for this worthwhile charity.
You can support Maggie's by making a donation through Julia's just giving page. 
Shine London takes place the following weekend, on Saturday/Sunday 29/30 September when Olivia Coates and Charlotte Oram will be walking 26.2 miles in aid of Cancer Research UK. The marathon starts and finishes at Battersea Power Station and will take in some of London's iconic sights including Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Victoria & Albert Museum, British Museum and St Pauls Cathedral.
Your support really is important to Olivia and Charlotte and will help to motivate them towards that all important finish line.
You can support Cancer Research UK by making a donation to their just giving page.