Moveit4smiles: raising awareness of mouth cancer

Moveit4smiles has one simple aim - to get moving and raise money in the fight against mouth cancer.

About Moveit4smiles

Moveit4smiles has one simple aim - to get moving and raise money in the fight against mouth cancer. We do this by tackling some of the UK's most exciting and rewarding physical challenges. Read more

Join us for Bla Bheinn 2021

In September 2021 some brave trekkers will be taking on Bla Bheinn in the Isle of Skye, all in the name of Mouth Cancer Action. Sound fun? Well you can join them.... Read more

Donate to Moveit4smiles

We have seen first hand the devastating affect that mouth cancer can have on a person's life. Your donation to the Moveit4smiles will help us to drive change and raise awareness. Read more

Why we are raising money

With your support, we can raise awareness of HPV and create a world where fewer lives are lost to mouth cancer each year. Read more

Moveit4smiles has raised £30,000 for good causes and continues to inspire others to get moving in the fight against mouth cancer. Here are some of the group's most memorable fundraising efforts.... Read more

Downloads

These are our digital downloads for Moveit4smiles. Please use them, whether you are joining us at Bla Bheinn in May, or would simply like to help us raise awareness of mouth cancer. Read more

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