Hospice to Hospice Walk

Hospice to Hospice Walk with the date set for Sunday 29 April

The annual Hospice to Hospice Walk has been set for Sunday 29 April.

The walk sets off from Springhill Hospice on Broad Lane, tread over 15,000 steps along the 7.25 mile round trip. Stopping off at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice in neighbouring Oldham,  for refreshments.

Once refreshed walkers set off back to Springhill Hospice to be greeted with a medal and refreshments.

Hospice to Hospice Walk regular Sarah Taylor said: “Taking part in this event is one big plus for everyone.

“The feel good factor you get from doing something for your fitness and something with friends and family is incredible. What is even better is that at the same time, I am playing my part in caring for hospice patients and their families. The whole day gives me a real sense of achievement and a great feeling of belonging in my community.

“It is so satisfying to walk up the drive to Springhill Hospice, see faces beaming, giving you that famous ‘Springhill Smile’ and being presented with a keepsake medal to show off to everyone you know.

“All that is nothing compared to the feelings of warmth and achievement you get when you realise that a family walk can make a difference to someone else.

"My sponsorship will provide care for someone else; a friend or a neighbour, someone from my local community, when they need it the most.”

There is no pressure to be fastest or fittest along the 7.25-mile marshalled route.

Everyone walks at their own pace, or even their dog’s pace – four legged friends are welcome.

Join hundreds of walkers from Springhill Hospice by signing up indivdually or as part of a group (up to 10 people per application)

www.springhill.org.uk/hospice2hospice

Registration is £7 per person - wlakers receive a bottle of water, refreshments and a medal and certificate.