SCOTTISH sports legend Chris Hoy has urged people to take part in mass walking events in kilts to raise money for cancer charities.
He has teamed up with Kiltwalk to boost his Tour de 4, a new fundraising charity bike ride which supports UK cancer charities and aims to change the perception of people battling stage four cancer.
The six-time Olympic champion cyclist was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023, and he was told last year it has spread to his bones and is terminal.
Hoy uploaded a video message for Kiltwalkers, urging them to sign up to take part.
In his video posted online, he said: “I’m so honoured and delighted to announce that my charity cycling event, the Tour de 4, is going to be supported by the Kiltwalk and the Hunter Foundation this year.
“The great news is, if you select Kiltwalk as your chosen charity, all of your fundraising plus gift aid will go to the five cancer charities I’m supporting through the Tour de 4 following my stage four prostate cancer diagnosis 18 months ago.”
He continued: “The Kiltwalk is an unforgettable experience that takes place in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh. So sign up now at thekiltwalk.co.uk and choose Kiltwalk. Thank-you and good luck.”
📣 Hello Kiltwalkers, if you're unsure who to fundraise for, here’s some exciting news from Sir Chris Hoy 👏 Sign up now: https://t.co/Lfif2nHYTx #Kiltwalk2025 #Tourde4 @chrishoy @SirTomhunter pic.twitter.com/0xpnVKm9f3
— Kiltwalk (@thekiltwalk) February 25, 2025
The five charities are Breast Cancer Now, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie’s and Prostate Cancer UK.
Philanthropist Tom Hunter announced the charity partnership with Hoy earlier this month, saying: “If you decide to walk for the Kiltwalk, the funds you raise will go towards helping our national treasure Sir Chris Hoy to raise money for his cancer charities.
“We’re very excited to have Chris involved with Kiltwalk and we really want to support him.”
This year marks Kiltwalk’s 10th year with the Hunter Foundation.
The Glasgow Kiltwalk takes place on April 26 and 27, the Aberdeen event is on June 1, in Dundee it takes place on August 17, and in Edinburgh it is on September 14.
Anyone wishing to register can do so at thekiltwalk.co.uk.
