National healthcare charity Sue Ryder is calling on Bedford residents to pull on their trainers this October for the return of a special 5k or 10k walk under the stars to celebrate the memory of loved ones.
Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Bedford, sponsored by M&DH Insurance Services Ltd, will return to the town’s Everard Meadow on the evening of Saturday, October 15, for the first time in three years.
And it is hoped that hundreds of individuals, families and friends from the local community will come together to remember and pay tribute to loved ones who have died, raise funds and help Sue Ryder create a future where everyone has access to expert compassionate care and support at the end of their life or following a bereavement.
Registration begins at 6.30pm with pre-walk entertainment to build the party atmosphere and a fun warm up. At 8pm walkers sporting fancy dress, flashing headwear and neon face paint will set out on a 5k or 10k route around Russell Park and along the Bedford Embankment enjoying live music along the way.
There will also be an opportunity for participants to place a poignant dedication during the event in honour of someone special to them.
Last year Sue Ryder provided over 830,000 hours of care to thousands of families across the country, including from its Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger.
Hayley Webb, Community Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice, said: “We really hope everyone will be able to join us at Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Bedford, which is shaping up to be a fantastic evening of celebration and remembrance under the stars.
“Our specialist teams make all the difference at the end of someone’s life or following a bereavement, and by taking part in Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Bedford you’ll be helping Sue Ryder to provide even more expert and compassionate care. The Sue Ryder teams work tirelessly to ensure that our patient’s symptoms and pain are managed so that the end of people’s lives can instead be filled with friendship, family and love in those final moments together.
“We’d like to extend our thanks to M&DH Insurance Services Ltd for sponsoring this event. We are extremely grateful for their support.”
Richard Hames, Managing Director at M&DH Insurance Services Ltd said: “Sue Ryder is a charity that is close to many people’s hearts in the local community and we are really proud to be able to support Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Bedford. We hope lots of walkers will step out for a very special night and help to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder’s care.”
Sign up now for Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Bedford at sueryder.org/bedfordstarlight.
Tickets are £15 for adults (early bird price is £12 if booked before the 29th August) and £6 for children aged 6-12. Children under six go free.
Group and family ticket options are also available and you can contact the Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice fundraising team with any queries by emailing stjohnsfundraising@sueryder.org or calling 01767 642412.
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