The Huddersfield and Halifax 5K Your Way groups will celebrate their first anniversary this coming Saturday, September 28th 2024.
These groups have become an integral part of the local community calendars, supporting individuals living with and beyond cancer, as well as their families, friends, and healthcare professionals.
5K Your Way is a nationwide initiative from Move Charity aimed at encouraging people affected by cancer to stay active by walking, jogging, running, cheering, or volunteering at a 5K parkrun event. These events take place on the last Saturday of every month, creating a supportive and welcoming space for all participants.
Stephen Halstead, pictured below, is a founding member of the Huddersfield group and former prostate cancer patient at HRI. He said: "A few minutes before 9am, you find yourself among your 5K friends and other participants at the Park Run, eagerly awaiting the starting signal. In that moment, you realise that there are possibly hundreds, if not thousands, of others living with cancer around the country who are also awaiting that same sound, making you feel connected to something greater than yourself. Whether you run, jog, or walk, being outdoors and exercising alongside understanding individuals creates a sense of camaraderie.
"Even if you can't complete the full 5K, just do what you can; participation is what matters most. The sense of accomplishment is truly gratifying."
The Huddersfield and Halifax groups were brought to life through a collaboration between Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust’s Cancer Prehabilitation team, Active Calderdale, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Charity, the Ella Dawson Foundation and Third Sector Kirklees. Their combined efforts have ensured that local people living with and beyond cancer have the opportunity to come together and enjoy the physical and emotional benefits of exercise.
Anniversary celebrations
- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Time: 08:45 (start at 9:00)
- Locations: Greenhead Park, Huddersfield and Shroggs Park, Halifax
- Frequency: Last Saturday of every month
Group: Halifax 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer
Where: Shroggs Park, Lee Mount Road, Halifax, HX3 5BX. Meeting point: To the left of the monument
If you would like to attend, please register here https://5kyourway.org/register... or email halifaxgroup@5kyourway.org
Group: Huddersfield 5K Your Way
Where: Greenhead Park, Park Drive, Huddersfield, HD1 4HS. Meeting point: On the grass between the start point and café
If you would like to attend, please register here https://5kyourway.org/register... or email huddersfieldgroup@5kyourway.org
