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Saturday 23 April
The power of hundreds of local men on the move A much-loved charity in Plymouth has launched one of its flagship fundraising events, inviting men to gather together outdoors and go the extra mile to do good for local families going through the toughest of times. Men’s Day Out in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is one of the city’s most iconic annual charity events, raising vital funds to support the compassionate care the hospice provides for terminally ill people 365 days a year at home, in hospital and at its specialist unit at Turnchapel. Places for Men’s Day Out on Saturday, April 23 are expected to sell out quickly due to the popularity of the event, which sees hundreds of men walking a 12km route that starts and finishes at Plymouth Albion RFC. The sponsored walk through the city’s streets and along the waterfront takes in sights such as Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican, with many of the men walking in memory of loved ones no longer with them, who will never be forgotten. Sponsored by local company Jem Scaffolding Limited, Men’s Day Out is renowned for being a day of fun and banter, with those taking part enjoying a pasty and a beer as well as a not-to-be-missed clash
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between the home team and Taunton Titans, Registration for the event is £35, covering logistical costs including a t-shirt, pasty, beer and entry to the rugby match. Nina Wearne, Partnerships Manager at St Luke’s, said: ‘Whether you take part in Men’s Day Out as a personal challenge or to celebrate the life of someone special, and whether you do it for the first time or as an event you enjoy every year, what matters is just that you walk. ‘While St Luke’s gives specialist end of life care, free of charge to patients, this does not come cheap to our charity and we could not do what we do as well as we do it without the support of the big-hearted community around us. Being part of Men’s Day Out is a fantastic way to have loads of fun while making an important difference to local families who would otherwise miss out on the specialist care and support they need.’
Sign up for Men’s Day Out at: www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/mensdayout
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