MoonWalk (charity event)
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The Playtex
Moonwalk is a nocturnal charity marathon
("full moon") and half-marathon ("half-moon") held annually in London, and more recently Edinburgh
, Scotland to raise money for breast cancer
research. Over 15,000 women and 1,000 men took part in the 2007 London event, whilst 9,000 women and 1,000 men took part in Edinburgh. Participants power walk with their decorated brassiere
s on display. In 2007 the event was sponsored by bra manufacturer Playtex
.
Celebrity participants include Lorraine Kelly
and Michelle McManus
.
Playtex
Playtex and PlayTex are a brand and trademark. It used to be associated with bras and women's undergarments. Currently there are two separate companies with the Playtex name....
Moonwalk is a nocturnal charity marathon
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance running event with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres , that is usually run as a road race...
("full moon") and half-marathon ("half-moon") held annually in London, and more recently Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
, Scotland to raise money for breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
research. Over 15,000 women and 1,000 men took part in the 2007 London event, whilst 9,000 women and 1,000 men took part in Edinburgh. Participants power walk with their decorated brassiere
Brassiere
A brassiere is an undergarment that covers, supports, and elevates the breasts. Since the late 19th century, it has replaced the corset as the most widely accepted method for supporting breasts....
s on display. In 2007 the event was sponsored by bra manufacturer Playtex
Playtex
Playtex and PlayTex are a brand and trademark. It used to be associated with bras and women's undergarments. Currently there are two separate companies with the Playtex name....
.
Celebrity participants include Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly is a Scottish television presenter, journalist and actress, best known as a presenter for TV-am, and later GMTV and ITV Breakfast, on Lorraine.-Early life:...
and Michelle McManus
Michelle McManus
Michelle McManus is a Scottish singer-songwriter, actress, radio DJ and television presenter, who rose to fame after winning the second series of the UK talent show Pop Idol....
.