Bill Bailey Raises Thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support
Donations still pouring in following comic's epic trek for charity
Picture: Bill Bailey
August 11, 2025
Hammersmith’s own Bill Bailey has completed his latest epic 100-mile trek for charity - but donations are still pouring in to his equally epic fundraising campaign.
Bill and a group of friends took on a "City to Sea" challenge, spending a week in July walking the entire South Downs Way in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Before setting off, Bill said, "It’s twenty years since I lost my Mum to cancer, and I will always appreciate the help and support we got from Macmillan. Walking is a great way to remember, to share stories and to reconnect with others.
“I’ll be joined by family and friends for this 100 mile/160km hike over rolling grassland, chalk upland and many sites of ancient Britain. Anything you can donate will be hugely appreciated.”
As Bill walked, chronicling his adventures on his Facebook page, donations began rolling in. By the time he returned home, he had raised over £30,000 and today the total has soared to over £38,000..
If you would like to help raise that still further, donations can be made here.
This isn’t Bill’s first long distance fundraiser. In 2022, he walked the South West Coast Path in memory of his close friend and fellow comedian Sean Lock, who had died the year before, raising over £110,00 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Bill Bailey (right) with his father
It also looks like it won’t be his last. As he came to the end of the walk, he said on Facebook: “ The last stretch of the South Downs Way, the Seven Sisters, 100 miles completed and my Dad walked up to greet us as we arrived.
“ Thanks to everyone who has donated, and encouraged and walked with us along the way. And a huge thanks to the whole team for a great effort. See you again along a trail somewhere.”
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