Maggie's Night Hike 2009 announced!

15 June 2009

Janet Ellis and John Jencks, the son of the founder of Maggie’s Centres, took a ride on the London Eye on Thursday 11th June to launch the 5th annual Maggie’s and Open House London Night Hike.

Janet is the patron of Maggie’s London Centre and has taken part in the London Night Hike on two previous occasions with her family, including her daughter Sophie Ellis Bextor – who will be taking part again this year.

The London Night Hike is a 20-mile hike with a difference. Thanks to Maggie’s partnership with Open House, participants will have exclusive night-time access to some of the capital’s architectural gems and attractions, including the London Eye!

The London Night Hike, sponsored by Delancey, has been running for 4-years and in that time over 4,000 people have raised an incredible £1.5 million for Maggie’s Centres.

Janet Ellis said: “I’ve taken part in the London Night Hike the last couple of years and I’ve had a marvellous time. There are plenty of fun and interesting stops en route and it’s fantastic that the London Eye is opening for hikers; it will be a real highlight. Another great thing is that everyone will be able to visit Maggie’s London Centre and see exactly what they are raising funds for.”

Janet went on to say: “If you fancy a night out in London with family, friends or colleagues including a ride on the London Eye, the chance to visit places like Fulham Palace and the Royal Geographical Society, a party at Battersea Power Station and breakfast on the balcony of City Hall, then the London Night Hike is for you. And you’ll be helping to support people living with cancer if you do sign up. It will be a night you will never forget.”

To find out more about Maggie’s and the 2009 London Night Hike visit www.maggiescentres.org/nighthike.