Bournemouth, Charity | Posted on April 27th, 2026 | return to news

Bournemouth Twilight Walk to benefit breast cancer patients

The event, which takes place on Friday 15 May, offers a 3km, 5km or 10km route from Bournemouth towards Southbourne.

Bournemouth promises to be a sea of sparkle on Friday 15 May when people gather to take part in the Twilight Walk.

The event, which is to raise funds for breast cancer services at University Hospitals Dorset, takes place along the seafront.

Ticket sales only cover the cost of the event, so University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is asking everyone to join in the spirit of going above and beyond for patients by setting their own fundraising target.

Thanks to community support for breast cancer services, the charity has been able to purchase additional scanning equipment to detect breast cancer, provide specialised bras for patients who have undergone mastectomy surgery, fund additional training for NHS staff on the breast cancer teams, and more.

Aurelia Chliwna, public fundraising officer, said: “Every day at University Hospitals Dorset, our NHS colleagues witness the reality of breast cancer on our community in scans, clinics and recovery rooms. The Twilight Walk is our chance to show up in glitter, pink and neon to show patients and their loved ones they’re not alone. Every pound raised goes straight back into improving patient care and comfort. Join the Twilight Walk and help us build a brighter future for everyone affected by breast cancer in our community.”

The Twilight Walk 2026 is sponsored by Barchester Healthcare and Lester Aldridge solicitors.
Twilight Walk participants can choose to walk along a 3km, 5km or 10km route from Bournemouth towards Southbourne. Each route along the Dorset seafront is accessible to people of most abilities, including buggies and families.