Celebrity SunWalk launches Celebrity Eclipse
Superstar singers set to wow the crowds at Celebrity SunWalk
Chart topping singing sensations Jocelyn Brown and Marcella Detroit will be the show-stopping performers providing the climax to the musical entertainment at The Celebrity SunWalk 2010 – taking place on Saturday 24th April in Mayflower Park as part of the launch celebrations of new ship from Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Eclipse.
American R&B performer Jocelyn – whose hit singles include 80s classic ‘Somebody Else’s Guy’ – is warming up her vocal cords ready to wow the walkers at the charity challenge. She said: "Appearing on stage at The Celebrity SunWalk to support Walk the Walk in their fight against breast cancer is a privilege. It is so important for women to be aware of the potential risks they face and to spot symptoms early so they can get the right treatment. Events such as the Celebrity SunWalk will hopefully work towards raising awareness and saving lives."
Vocalist and songwriter Marcella –former member of female duo Shakespeare’s Sister – is also incredibly honoured and excited to be a part of the fundraising event. She said: “I hope I can bring some joy and inspiration through my music to everyone who will be out there on the day, both walking and supporting. Besides performing I am also looking forward to wearing my decorated bra – it will be a real treat to see the men in bras too! I have performed in Southampton previously with Shakespeare’s Sister and Eric Clapton and I’m looking forward to visiting the city again.”
Helping Jocelyn and Marcella to get the crowds in the mood will be cheeky TV design duo Colin and Justin and Wave 105 presenter Simon Clarke, who will be co-hosting the event and taking part in the 10k challenge. Local sporting star Geoff Holt will also be lending their support and donning their decorated bras for the charity.
The Celebrity SunWalk is a brand new Power Walking challenge for the South, organised by Walk the Walk – the UK’s leading grant making breast cancer charity – and sponsored by Celebrity Cruises as part of the launch celebrations for the new ship Celebrity Eclipse. With two distances to choose from, 5k or 10k, the event is suitable for everyone, regardless of sex, age or fitness level and places are still available for those that haven’t yet signed up.
Nina Barough, founder and chief executive of Walk the Walk, said: “With such great musical acts, The Celebrity SunWalk is set to be a great day out for all the family, whether you are walking or coming along to support family and friends. Jocelyn and Marcella are such fantastic performers and I’m sure they will get everyone in the mood to dance and sing along with them!”
Brand new Celebrity Cruises ship Celebrity Eclipse will provide the magnificent backdrop for the walks’ finish line and the ship’s official naming ceremony will take place in the afternoon. Jo Rzymowska, acting managing director and vice president, Celebrity Cruises, UK and Ireland, said: “The launch of a new ship is a very special celebration and we’re thrilled to have Marcella and Jocelyn joining hundreds of charity fundraising walkers in the Southampton celebrations as part of The Celebrity SunWalk. The 24th April is going to be a great big party in Southampton whilst at the same time raising money for a phenomenal cause – the best ever welcome that any new ship could wish for.”
For more information, or to sign up for the 5k or 10k challenge, visit www.walkthewalk.org.uk
About The SunWalks:
• Entrants get a choice of distances; 5k or 10k
• There are minimum age restrictions for The SunWalks:
o 10k: minimum age of six years on challenge day
o 5k: no age restriction age 0 – 100yrs
• Applicants are asked to raise a minimum of £100. Applicants under the age of 13 are asked to raise what they can
• Everyone who takes part is given information on how to get fit, raise money and raise awareness of breast cancer, and advice on decorating their bra!
• Entrance fees: Adults: £26 and children: £18
• All participants over 13 receive a pack including a bra to decorate
• Children under the age of 13 do not receive a bra.
About Walk the Walk
• Nina Barough, Founder and Chief Executive set up and now runs the grant making, health charity Walk the Walk Worldwide
• Walk the Walk organises The Playtex MoonWalk London, The MoonWalk Edinburgh and The SunWalks in Bristol and Newcastle and - NEW for 2010 - The Celebrity SunWalk in Southampton, as well as coordinating teams of women all over the world to Power Walk marathons in their bras
• Walk the Walk has so far raised in excess of £57 million in funds for vital breast cancer causes
• Last year Walk the Walk worked within just 18% of all the money raised, making 82% of total fundraising available for grants
• HRH Prince Charles is the Official Patron of Walk the Walk Worldwide
• For more information on Walk the Walk Worldwide, go to www.walkthewalk.org or write to Walk the Walk Worldwide, Brook House, 88-100 Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey. GU21 5BJ
About Power Walking
• Mile for mile Power Walkers walking at a minimum pace of 4 miles an hour use the same amount of energy as runners.
• Experts have been quoted as saying ‘Walking is the nearest thing to the perfect form of exercise.’
• Walking at least 45 minutes 4 times a week at pace, you could loose up to 18lbs in a year without changing your diet.
About Celebrity Cruises
• Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale vacation experiences with highly personalised service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail
• Celebrity sails in Alaska, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Galapagos Islands, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal and South America.
• The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America.
• Noted for four of the top 10 "Top Cruise Ships in the World" in the large-ship category, as voted by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller (February 2009 readers’ poll), Celebrity’s fleet – including Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox – will be joined by Celebrity Eclipse in 2010, a fourth Solstice-class ship in 2011, and a fifth in 2012.
• For more information see www.celebritycruises.co.uk, call 0845 456 0523 or talk to a travel agent.
About Celebrity Eclipse
• Celebrity Eclipse will be present at the finishing line, will be named in Southampton on 24th April 2010 and is the first ship from Celebrity Cruises to be based from the port.
• The 2,850-guest, 122,000 GRT new ship is currently under construction in Papenburg, Germany and will offer a range of cruises from a three-night taster Le Havre cruise, four-night Cork taster cruises, to a selection of 11 to 16 night Canary Island, Spanish Mediterranean, Eastern Mediterranean and Scandinavia and Russian cruises between late April and October 2010.
