Walkers are invited to stride out across the Malvern Hills for a hospice’s 39th annual fundraising challenge. The St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk takes place on Saturday, May 13 – with two, five and 11-mile routes available. The walk is a popular fixture in the hospice’s calendar with walkers enjoying fantastic views as they trek along the stunning hills. Alison Parkes, Fundraiser at St Richard’s, said: “This is a great event to take part in, and a fantastic way to enjoy our county’s beautiful, rolling hills. There are family-friendly routes available or a more challenging 11-mile hike across the length of the hills. There’s sure to be a great atmosphere on the day, and we’ll be cheering everyone on as they go!” Both the two and five-mile walks are circular, starting from 10am at Black Hills Car Park. Admin fee is £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s. The 11-mile walk will see participants trek the length of the hills from Chase End. Everyone walking the 11-mile route will be transported to the start by coach, leaving from North Quarry Car Park. Registrations start at 7am. Admin fee is £15 for adults and £10 for under 16s. The hospice asks everyone taking part to raise as much as they can in sponsorship towards the care and support they offer to patients and families. Anyone who raises more than £75 will receive a free St Richard’s Hospice t-shirt to wear on the day. The Malvern Hills Walk is sponsored by Speller Metcalfe.
To book a place, visit www.strichards.org.uk/event/malvern-hills-walk/
St Richard’s Hospice is an independent charity caring for adults with a serious progressive illness, improving their quality of life from diagnosis, during treatment to their last days and supporting those important to them. Each year the hospice team supports more than 3,100 patients, family members and bereaved people in Worcestershire. It costs £9.72m to run the hospice (21/22 audited accounts), which includes patient care and all the necessary support services. St Richard’s relies on donations and gifts in Wills for the majority of its income with the remainder funded by the NHS. For more information about St Richard’s Hospice visit www.strichards.org.uk