Take Part in Dr Kershaw’s Newly Launched ‘Virtual Hospice Walk’ this June

DR Kershaw's Hospice is inviting people to go solo, or join their friends and family, by signing up to for a virtual walk in June.

The Virtual Hospice Walk is timed to coincide with the lifting of government Covid restrictions and it is hoped will raise much-needed funds for the hospice.

With the pandemic putting a stop to events for over a year, the popular physical event - the Hospice to Hospice Walk - has had to be put on hold.

However, the hospice has been inundated with requests from supporters asking for ways in which they can recreate the fun atmosphere from Dr Kershaw’s annual sponsored walk while also raising funds.

It will besponsored by Jackson and Jackson Ltd, the company responsible for building the hospice's new in-patient unit.

The family friendly Virtual Hospice Walk with the slogan "Your Walk, Your Day, Your Way" will give those who sign up the opportunity to take on a walk of their chosen distance, on their chosen day and their own route.

Taking place throughout the month of June, walkers will be able to take part with a route of 5km or more if they want to challenge themselves, with all ages being encouraged to join in, even four-legged friends.

Dr Kershaw’s community fundraiser Lillie Winterbottom said: “With so many requests from supporters asking us for a new way to get up, get out, get together and get fundraising, and with restrictions gradually easing over the coming months we thought now would be the ideal opportunity to launch the walk.

"Between June 1 and 30, you can celebrate being together again with family and friends or simply set yourself a solo challenge that will make a difference for the patients in our care.”

Registration for the event is just £8 per person with walkers receiving their own ‘Virtual Hospice Walk’ Fundraising pack including a sponsor form, a T-shirt, temporary tattoo, bespoke walker number and a post walk virtual medal to say that "I walked the Virtual Hospice Walk for Dr Kershaw’s".

Lillie added: “Every Virtual Hospice Walker will be able to get out and about in the fresh air on their own sponsored walk whilst raising funds that will help to provide compassionate, dignified care for our patients at a time when they are most vulnerable and need help the most.

"We’re really excited to be able to give our supporters this opportunity and can’t wait to see the streets and parks full of Dr Kershaw’s T-shirts and Dr Kershaw’s Smiles! For everyone who does sign up we can’t thank you enough for your support for your local Hospice, it means so much to our patients and their families.”

For more information on Dr Kershaw’s ‘Virtual Hospice Walk’ or to sign up, visit www.drkh.org.uk/hospice-walk or call 0161 624 9984.

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