Heywood & Hopwood March 2016

Springhill Hospice - 10th Birthday Hospice to Hospice Walk
Springhill Hospice are delighted to confirm the date for this year’s 10th Birthday Hospice to
Hospice Walk. Sunday 24th of April will see hundreds of walkers set off from Broad Lane to
walk the event’s 7.25 mile circular route, stopping off for a brew half way around at Dr
Kershaw’s Hospice in Oldham.
For the last 10 years supporters from both hospices have
walked 7.25 miles raising money for their respective
charities and bringing greater awareness of palliative care
to the communities of Rochdale and Oldham.
Last year 300 walkers supporting Springhill raised over
£11,500, an amount that broke event fundraising
records! This year, in celebration of 10 Years of the
Hospice to Hospice Walk, Springhill are asking
supporters in the communities of Rochdale, Middleton
and Heywood to take on the Hospice to Hospice Walk
challenge, hoping to celebrate in style and smash that
record.
“This event is a really relaxed, family orientated walk,
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” said Springhill Hospice’s Community
Fundraiser Lillie Winterbottom.
“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 a hot soup, a sit down and
huge Springhill Smile. This year supporters will receive an added bonus as everyone who takes part will receive a
special 10th Birthday edition commemorative medal” added Lillie
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 beautiful grounds at 10.30 am and finishes with hot soup and a sit down in
the comfort of the Day Hospice.
Apply online - This year Springhill has made it easier to get involved, enter this and other events by visiting
www.springhill.org.uk/hospice-to-hospice-walk or contact lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net 01706 641790 for more
information or an application form.
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