St Catherine’s Hospice: Midnight Walk report

Midnight Walkers on target to raise £40,000 for St Catherine’s hospice

In December, 250 Midnight Walkers took to local streets to raise vital funds for St Catherine’s Hospice.

Walkers joined together online for a special Facebook Live pre-walk celebration before walking their own 2-, 7-, 13- or 20-mile Midnight Walks. People were treated to musical entertainment, video messages from hospice staff and patients, and a virtual warm up and countdown before heading out.

Many people donned fancy dress as they pounded the pavements and together, walkers are on target to raise £40,000 for the local hospice.

As they returned from their walks, Midnight Walkers were greeted with thank you and congratulations videos online. They also enjoyed a well-deserved hot chocolate which had been sent out in their fundraising packs in advance.

Michaela Clements, Events Fundraising Manager at St Catherine’s Hospice said, “Our Midnight Walkers have made an incredible difference and we can’t thank them enough. Their dedication to supporting the people we care for and our hospice was humbling. We loved seeing pictures of people as they walked and cheering them on from a safe distance. Even though the evening was different, it was a fantastic way to end a tough year positively! Coronavirus has hit our fundraising hard. Last year we had a predicted drop in income of around £1.5 million. We’re incredibly grateful to our Midnight Walkers and everyone who supports us. Without this support we wouldn’t be able to provide expert end of life care when it’s needed most.”

To find out how you can support St Catherine’s visit: www.stch.org.uk/support-us/do-your-ownfundraising or to make a donation visit: www.stch.org.uk/donate or call (01293) 447361. Laura Mitchell, St Catherine’s Hospice

Photos: some of the 250 virtual (i.e. walking in their own location rather than all together) Midnight Walkers. Also see cover

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