Hope to Connect World Record Attempt 2026

Mark your calendars – Saturday 11th April 2026 – because Suffolk is about to make HISTORY! Together, we’re attempting to break the World Record for the largest Human Cancer Awareness Ribbon… and we need YOU to be part of it!

🌟 Our Goal: 10,000 incredible people, all coming together to form one giant ribbon of love, strength, and remembrance. Whether you’re standing in honour of someone you’ve lost, or showing support for a loved one fighting cancer right now, this is your chance to shine in their colour and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with your community.

Everyone who attends the World Record attempt can purchase a downloadable digital Hope to Connect Guinness World Record Attempt Participant Certificate, for £5, or purchase an official printed Guinness World Record certificate online for £25 - a keepsake of your legacy and a reminder that you were part of something truly meaningful for the UK.

💜💛💚 Wear a colour that represents your loved one’s cancer journey, and watch as Suffolk transforms into a rainbow of hope, compassion, and unity.

🎟 How to Participate in the World Record Attempt:

1. Purchase your ticket!
- Adults (16+ year old): £9.95 participation ticket.
- Children (under 16 years, must be accompanied by an adult): £4.95 participation ticket.

* Important notes:

• To purchase a ticket, you MUST be able to attend the World Record attempt.
• You must wear clothing that covers torso and head (a single coloured hoodie or poncho is perfect. Please click here for guidance).
• Children under the age of 5 entering the world record MUST be held by their parent or legal guardian.
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

2. Share with your family and friends that you are going to be part of this!

3. Attend on the day!

4. If you can, fundraise, details below.

5. If you'd like to volunteer on the day, feel free to submit your request here. 

Your ticket helps us fund the Hope to Connect app, a brand-new platform designed to support people with cancer through friendships, shared experiences, and even love 💕.

🎡 Fun for Everyone!
This isn’t just a record attempt – it’s a celebration! Expect:
✨ Food stalls & local vendors
✨ Motorbikes and some classic cars
✨ Rides
✨ Live music & entertainment
✨ Activities for all ages
✨ A once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of a World Record!

💖 Fundraising:
If you can, we would love for you to fundraise through our Just Giving page. All funds raised will go directly to support five amazing cancer charities. To find out more about each charity, click these links:

The Harley James Reynolds Fund
Cancer Support Suffolk
Aoibheann’s Pink Tie
Manchester Foundation Trust Charity
The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

If you'd like to make a donation to these charities, click here: Just Giving page.

🙌 Let’s come together, create something unforgettable, and show the world what Suffolk can do when united by love, hope, and courage. This is more than just an event – it’s a movement. Be part of it. 💖

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Photography & Videography Consent
By attending and participating in this event, including the World Record attempt, you acknowledge and accept that photography and videography will take place. Images and footage may be used for the purposes of documenting the record attempt and for related promotional activities, including media, press, and publication across websites and social media channels.

All personal data will be processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. We will only use images and footage where there is a legitimate interest to do so and will ensure they are handled securely and appropriately. If you have any concerns or may wish to request removal of identifiable images, please DO NOT attend this event as photo and video is a requirement of the Guinness World Records guidelines to have a success record.

To ensure that the event is safe and successful, it is VITAL that you read the full terms of the World Record attempt. To view them click here.