Walkers strode out across the Malvern Hills last weekend to raise more than £10,000 for a hospice charity.
The fortieth St Richard’s Hospice Malvern Hills Walk took place on Saturday, May 11, marking four decades of the charity’s history.
A total of 150 walkers took on either a two, five or 11-mile hike across the hills to raise £10,385, after costs, for the hospice’s care of patients, families and bereaved people.
Alison Parkes, Fundraiser at St Richard’s, said: “We had a fabulous time on Saturday with the sunny weather firmly on our side!
“It was wonderful to see so many turn out to walk the hills for hospice care in our fortieth year.
“This event is part of our history at St Richard’s and we’re grateful to everyone who’s stepped out to raise funds for us over the years.”
The Malvern Hills Walk was sponsored by Speller Metcalfe.
St Richard’s Hospice is an independent charity offering free, expert care for adults with an illness that cannot be cured, and support for their loved ones and carers.
Each year the hospice team supports more than 3,100 patients, family members and bereaved people in Worcestershire.
It will cost in the region of £12m to run the hospice this year, which includes patient care and all the necessary support services.
St Richard’s relies on voluntary support, including from donations, gifts in Wills, retail and events 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
