Event FAQs
Event cancellation
Is The Big Step Forward walk still taking place on May 16th in Beckenham Place Park?
After careful reflection, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone our Big Step Forward fundraising event until Saturday 5th September following the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
We know that our many brilliant supporters who have registered to take part will share our disappointment, but we are in no doubt that a temporary delay is the right decision.
Pancreatic cancer does not stop during a global pandemic - thousands of people up and down the UK will still be facing this cruel disease. With your help, we will continue to be there for them when they most need us.
What is the new date for The Big Step Forward flagship walk in Beckenham Place Park?
The Big Step Forward flagship event will now take place on Saturday 5th September. The location remains the same – Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham Hill Road, BR3 5BS
I/my team member can not make the new date, can we have a refund?
Yes, we would be happy to refund you if you cannot make the new date, 5 September.
Please contact us at thebigstepforward@pancreaticcancer.org.uk and we will refund you your entry fee or, alternatively you can:
1 - Transfer your place to someone else – please email us to advise the walkers name.
2 - Donate your registration fee to Pancreatic Cancer UK - please email us to advise of your donation.
If I can’t make the new date for the flagship event, can I sign-up to create my own walk instead?
Yes, we'd love for you to organise your very own Big Step Forward.
If you would like to change from attending the flagship event to setting up your own walk, please email us at thebigstepforward@pancreaticcancer.org.uk.
You will have to create a new fundraising page when you set up your own event, however, we can transfer the funds you’ve already raised onto your new page.
When does registration for the event close, now that the event date has changed?
Now that the event date has been postponed to 5th September, event registration will remain open until 26th August, or until the event reaches full capacity.
Will my online fundraising page stay open until the new date?
Yes – your online fundraising page will stay open indefinitely.
Is my fundraising target still £100?
Yes, we are still asking all walkers to pledge to try and raise £100 in sponsorship money. If you can go above and beyond raising £100, that would be incredible. Research breakthroughs give us hope and will save lives. The funds you raise will have the power to make that possible.
If you are interested in finding out more about creating your own walk instead, you can visit our Create your own walk frequently asked questions page.
