Posted on 14th Apr
Beaumond House Hospice has announced its first solo fundraising event since the start of the Covid pandemic.
The Starlight Stride is a 10k walk through Newark on 25th June for families and friends who have lost a loved one.
Maria Hewit (right), who is a receptionist at Beaumond House, explained why she has signed up.
“I am taking part in the Starlight Stride in memory of my lovely mum and my beautiful friend, Sarah. Mum attended Day Therapy at the hospice weekly, which she loved, and this gave my dad a much-needed break. Sarah was supported by Hospice at Home and then spent her final hours at Beaumond House, where she felt safe.
I have witnessed how Beaumond House can help families in sheer times of desperation. I want to raise much-needed funds to enable the hospice to continue to provide the fantastic care and support to the local community.”
The hospice is partnering with Newark Rugby Club to host this event. The route, through the town centre, takes in the castle and Beaumond House, where walkers will be invited to take a moment to remember loved ones. It ends at the rugby club, where finishers will receive goodies and a hot drinks.
Melissa Gaffney, Beaumond House fundraising events manager added: “After such an emotionally strenuous couple of years, I think to be able to gather like this, will really reflect the spirit of our community. With this event, we’ll bring our supporters together to do something amazing for a loved one.
“The Starlight Stride is open to everyone, whether you’ve lost a loved one with Beaumond House or not. It will be welcoming, heartwarming and fun event for everyone.”
Dave Pick, from Newark Rugby, said: “Many members of the club and their families, at their time of greatest need when a family member is terminally ill, have had to turn to the fantastic support offered by Beaumond House.
“The support it gives is all free of charge. Beaumond House gets no government support and relies on the community to raise much-needed money. Newark Rugby Club is proud to be associated with Beaumond House and we have offered our facilities free of charge for the fundraising event.”
The walk is open to anyone over the age of 16 who has lost a loved one (under-18s need to be accompanied by an adult).
It costs £15 per person and the hospice ask that all participants raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship. If you would like to book a group of 10 or more, contact Melissa at fundraising@beaumondhouse.co.uk.
Registration will be open from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and the walk starts at 8pm.
λYou can find out more and sign up to the Starlight Stride at www.beaumondhouse.co.uk/starlightstride
The hospice aims to give fundraisers and supporters a variety of challenges and events to take part in and raise money. As well as the Starlight Stride, there are a variety of other exciting ways in which you can fundraise for the hospice, including bike rides, running events, sky dive, wing walk and even swimming with sharks.
To find out more, visit www.beaumondhouse.co.uk/events
