Walk the Wight 2026
The team at Red Squirrel Property Shop proudly took part in Walk the Wight 2026 on Sunday 10th May in memory of Zoe Panayi, while also raising awareness and support for Zoe’s Law.
Members of our team — including Zoe’s two boys — completed various trails from the 4 mile walk all the way up to the incredible challenge of the full 27.5 mile Walk the Wight trek across the Isle of Wight. Together, we joined thousands of walkers raising vital funds for Mountbatten Hospice and supporting a cause that means so much to families across the island community.
Donate to Our Walk the Wight Fundraiser
If you would like to support our fundraising efforts for Mountbatten Hospice and Zoe’s Law, you can donate here:
https://mountbatteniow.enthuse.com/pf/red-squirrel-in-memory-of-zoe-panayi
Every donation helps support vital end-of-life care on the Isle of Wight while also helping raise awareness for melanoma testing and Zoe’s Law.
What is Walk the Wight?
Walk the Wight is one of the Isle of Wight’s biggest and most recognised charity events and is considered Europe’s largest walking fundraiser of its kind. Organised annually by Mountbatten Hospice, the event brings together thousands of people each year to walk across the island in support of hospice care and bereavement services.
Walkers can choose from several different routes depending on ability and experience, including:
- The full 26.5-mile walk from Bembridge to Alum Bay
- Half-walk routes of 12 and 14 miles
- The 4-mile Schools Walk
- The accessible 8-mile flat walk
The event raises essential funding for Mountbatten Hospice, a community-funded Isle of Wight charity providing compassionate end-of-life care, support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and bereavement support for families.
Supporting Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight
Mountbatten Hospice plays a hugely important role within the Isle of Wight community and continues to support countless local families every year. Thanks to fundraising events like Walk the Wight and the generosity of the local community, Mountbatten can continue providing its services free of charge to those who need them most.
The atmosphere throughout the event was incredible once again, with amazing support, encouragement, and community spirit from start to finish. A huge thank you goes to the Mountbatten team and volunteers for organising such a fantastic event.
Raising Awareness for Zoe’s Law
Taking part in Walk the Wight was especially meaningful for our team as we walked in memory of Zoe Panayi and to continue raising awareness for Zoe’s Law.
Zoe’s Law is a campaign calling for all removed moles and skin tags — in both NHS and private healthcare settings — to be routinely tested for melanoma. The campaign was created following the tragic loss of Zoe Panayi, sister of our CEO Charlie, who sadly passed away in 2020 after a removed mole was not tested, leading to a missed cancer diagnosis.
By continuing to support Zoe’s Law, we hope to help create meaningful change, improve melanoma detection, and help prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak.
To learn more about Zoe’s Law and support the campaign, visit the official Linktree below:
A Huge Well Done to Everyone Involved
We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part in Walk the Wight 2026 and grateful to everyone who walked in memory of Zoe and in support of Zoe’s Law.
Whether completing the 8-mile route or the full island crossing, every participant contributed towards an unforgettable day supporting Mountbatten Hospice and the wider Isle of Wight community.
Well done to every walker, volunteer, supporter, and organiser involved in making Walk the Wight 2026 another incredible success
