It's already November—where has the year gone? As the weather turns colder and wetter, we dust off our waterproofs and hiking gear and head up to the Lake District. Here, over 100 of our industry colleagues join us for mountain climbing or a bit of open-water swimming, all in support of The Institute of Cancer Research. This year marks the 37th edition of this remarkable pilgrimage and the 18th year of fundraising for the ICR. Over the years, we've encountered our fair share of scrapes and injuries, climbing through waterfalls and tackling some of the Lake District's toughest peaks. We've braved everything from storm-force winds, rain, and hail to clear, sunny days with freezing temperatures and snow-capped mountains.
What is ICR?
The Institute of Cancer Research in London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes dating back more than 100 years. Partnering with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, they’re rated as one of the top centres for cancer research and treatment world. Even though it’s a world class research institute, the ICR is a higher education institution being a member institution of the University of London. The funding the ICR receives each year comes from various sources ranging from Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer Now & the Welcome Trust. To get more information about the ICR please click here: https://www.icr.ac.uk/
(Photo fram last year's Climb of Life)
This year, our trek will take us on the Newlands Round, located on the west side of the Lake District. While it’s a beautiful route in the spring and summer, November brings a bit more of the wet and wild! Covering roughly 10 miles with a 3,000-foot ascent and descent, I’m hopeful we’ll all be able to celebrate our achievement with a well-earned drink in a cozy local pub afterward.
We expect a few sore muscles and blisters among the group, but as one fellow trekker put it, “What we endure on this climb is nothing compared to the battle faced by those with cancer. Our goal is to ease their burden, one step at a time.”
It's already November—where has the year gone? As the weather turns colder and wetter, we dust off our waterproofs and hiking gear and head up to the Lake District. Here, over 100 of our industry colleagues join us for mountain climbing or a bit of open-water swimming, all in support of The Institute of Cancer Research. This year marks the 37th edition of this remarkable pilgrimage and the 18th year of fundraising for the ICR. Over the years, we've encountered our fair share of scrapes and injuries, climbing through waterfalls and tackling some of the Lake District's toughest peaks. We've braved everything from storm-force winds, rain, and hail to clear, sunny days with freezing temperatures and snow-capped mountains.
What is ICR?
The Institute of Cancer Research in London, is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes dating back more than 100 years. Partnering with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, they’re rated as one of the top centres for cancer research and treatment world. Even though it’s a world class research institute, the ICR is a higher education institution being a member institution of the University of London. The funding the ICR receives each year comes from various sources ranging from Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer Now & the Welcome Trust. To get more information about the ICR please click here: https://www.icr.ac.uk/
(Photo fram last year's Climb of Life)
This year, our trek will take us on the Newlands Round, located on the west side of the Lake District. While it’s a beautiful route in the spring and summer, November brings a bit more of the wet and wild! Covering roughly 10 miles with a 3,000-foot ascent and descent, I’m hopeful we’ll all be able to celebrate our achievement with a well-earned drink in a cozy local pub afterward.
We expect a few sore muscles and blisters among the group, but as one fellow trekker put it, “What we endure on this climb is nothing compared to the battle faced by those with cancer. Our goal is to ease their burden, one step at a time.”
