A toddler, mother and two brothers with their dog and a Momentum Family Support Worker

Furry participants and their owners are invited to gather at Miss Polly’s Café in East Molesey, Surrey, at 10:00am on Sunday 10 May, ahead of setting off on the hour-long walk.

Free parking is available on local roads, or at Hurst Meadows Car Park (KT8 9BF) to ensure a stress-free start to the walk.

The event is a chance to enjoy the Spring weather, taking in the beautiful backdrop of the River Thames as walkers stroll together with their dogs, along the towpath to Hurst Park and back.

All breeds and walking techniques are welcome – whether dogs and their owners like to amble, trudge, prance, or trot. There will be complimentary treats on hand to keep four-legged walkers motivated, plus a charity raffle with fantastic prizes up for grabs to help boost the fundraising total.

Leading the pack will be Momentum’s CEO, Sarah Woods, along with her dog, Woody. The pair are regulars on the local trails and are looking forward to the walk, which is under two weeks away.

Sarah Woods, CEO of Momentum Children’s Charity, said: “Join me and my wonderful, energetic cockapoo, Woody, for this special dog walk. Enjoy discounted cake, a dog wash, and the chance to meet lots of other local dog walkers. It’s set to be a fun morning in support of a serious cause, helping us continue to support families facing serious illness and bereavement.”

There is a £10 registration fee to take part in the walk, covering up to two dogs. Walkers are welcome to fundraise and gather sponsorship for the walk, and if they raise £50 or more, they will win a custom rosette and a dog toy. A route map and additional details will be sent to all participants by email, ahead of the event. Don’t delay, sign up today

Momentum Children’s Charity supports families across London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition. The charity partners with local hospitals to offer personally tailored support to the entire family through their family support workers, both in hospital and at home.

To find out more about the work of Momentum Children’s Charity, please visit www.momentumcharity.org

Notes to Editors:

Momentum Children’s Charity supports families across London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition. We partner with local hospitals to offer personally tailored support to the entire family through our family support workers, both in hospital and at home. Our services include counselling, creative therapies, special experiences, and respite breaks. If the unthinkable happens, and a child dies, we offer specialist bereavement support. The charity receives no government funding and is reliant entirely on voluntary support. 

Founded in 2004, Momentum Children’s Charity was started when Bianca Effemey OBE was working as a receptionist on the Paediatrics Ward at Kingston Hospital. Side effects of chemotherapy treatment can be very painful, and she became aware of the impact they were having on young cancer patients. It became her mission to get white goods donated to the hospital which could be kept full of refreshments, providing some relief to children suffering with mouth ulcers caused by chemotherapy. Momentum has grown from a very small charity to now supporting over 2,500 individuals across 688 families in 2024/25. This includes 502 families with children in active treatment and 186 bereaved families.

If you are interested in learning more about the work Momentum does, seeing the roles they are currently recruiting for or would like to get involved by attending an event, volunteering or making a donation please visit www.momentumcharity.org

www.momentumcharity.org Registered charity number: 1195373

For more information about Momentum and future press opportunities, please contact:  Claire Smith, PR and Communications Officer: clairesmith@momentumcharity.org  /  0208 974 5931