Hospice to Hospice tenth birthday walk

Springy the Frog welcoming Dr Kershaw’s mascot, Hope the Bear

The date for the Springhill Hospice tenth birthday Hospice to Hospice Walk is on Sunday 24 April.

Hundreds of walkers will set off from Broad Lane to walk the 7.25 mile circular route, stopping off for refreshments half way around at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham. 

For the last 10 years supporters from both hospices have walked 7.25 miles raising money for their respective charities and bringing greater awareness of palliative care to the communities of Rochdale and Oldham.

Last year 300 walkers supporting Springhill raised over £11,500, an amount that broke event fundraising records.

This year, in celebration of 10 Years of the Hospice to Hospice Walk, Springhill is asking supporters to take on the Hospice to Hospice Walk challenge, hoping to celebrate in style and smash that record.

Lillie Winterbottom, Community Fundraiser at Springhill Hospice, said: “This event is a really relaxed, family orientated walk, everyone walks at their own pace. Individuals, families, groups of friends, work colleagues, dogs, prams and wheelchair bound supporters all really enjoy taking part.

“7.25 miles is quite a distance but not too far to be daunting. People take part for so many reasons, whether it be to give something back to the Hospice or as a goal in their New Year fitness regime” said Springhill Hospice’s Community Fundraiser Lillie Winterbottom.

“It’s fantastic not only to see all our supporters set off from Springhill but to welcome Dr Kershaw’s walkers to Springhill for cuppa. When our supporters return from Dr Kershaw’s they are met with a hot soup, a sit down and huge Springhill Smile. This year supporters will receive an added bonus as everyone who takes part will receive a special tenth birthday edition commemorative medal.”

Entry to this event costs just £7.00 and all money raised goes directly to caring for patients diagnosed with a life limiting illness. The walk starts in Springhill’s beautiful grounds at 10.30am and finishes with hot soup and a sit down in the comfort of the Day Hospice.

Apply online - This year Springhill has made it easier to get involved, enter this and other events by visiting www.springhill.org.uk/hospice-to-hospice-walk or contact lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net 01706 641790 for more information or an application form.