Hospice to Hospice Walk

Hospice to Hospice Walk 2016

Springhill Hospice will join together with Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham to host their annual Hospice to Hospice Walk on Sunday 30 April.

At this annual event, now in it’s 11th year, Springhill supporters young and old, two legged or four, set off from the Broad Lane hospice on a 7.25 mile circular walk.

At the same time as Springhill’s supporters set off, Dr Kershaw’s walkers set off from Oldham, calling in at each other’s Hospice’s half way around for refreshments and a catch up.

Last year’s event saw 374 walking for Springhill and raising a record £20,000.

Lillie Winterbottom, Springhill Hospice’s Fundraising Manager said: “This event is a really relaxed, family orientated event, 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.

“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 hot soup, a sit down, a medal to show everyone what they have achieved and huge Springhill smile.”

Entry to this event costs just £7 and all money raised goes directly to caring for patients diagnosed with a life limiting illness.

The walk starts in Springhill’s grounds at 10.30am and finishes with hot soup and a sit down in the comfort of the Day Hospice.

To enter, visit:

www.springhill.org.uk/hospice2hospice

or contact lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net

or ring 01706 641790 for more information or a paper application form.