BBC Radio Berkshire's Maggie Philbin launches The 2010 Sunrise Walk
THc Sunrise Walk is back with a new date, venue and route for 2010!
BBC Radio Berkshire's Breakfast reporter Maggie Philbin has helped Thames Hospicecare get its 2010 Sunrise Walk off to a bright and early start.
Maggie was joined by local mums, grandmothers, daughters and friends at Thames Valley Athletics Ground on Friday, April 30, to launch the 2010 THc Sunrise Walk - which this year has a new start in Eton, and a brand new route and distance.
"I think it's fabulous that you have an event that is non-competitive but sufficiently challenging to make it attractive to women of all ages. I am delighted to be giving my support to the Sunrise Walk which sees so many women unite for such a fantastic cause.
I hope so many more women this year will want to take on this personal challenge, and at the same time, raise funds that the Hospice so desperately needs," said Maggie.
The women-only THc Sunrise Walk takes place on Sunday 5th September at 5:30am, and for the first time, has just the one 10 mile distance starting at Thames Valley Athletics Centre in Eton, and going through Windsor town centre and out into Windsor Great Park. Walkers will have the pleasure of experiencing the wonderful late summer sun rising over the park as they reach their half way mark.
Joining Maggie for the launch was Dawn Palmer from Windsor (pictured 1st left, back row), whose friend Louise was cared for at the Hospice:
"The staff at the Hospice do such a wonderful job.
I know that my friend and her family would have found it so much harder to get through the last few weeks without the fantastic care, support, expertise and friendship that they were all offered. Hospices play such an important role in so many people's lives. They provide people with a comfortable, calming and loving environment during such emotional and difficult times.
I can't praise hospices enough. It is so important to help them in raising the funds needed in order for them to continue to provide this important and valuable support, and that is why I will be taking part in the Sunrise Walk again this year. The walk is an ideal time and place to reflect, and contemplate the important things in life. This year I won't be doing the walk with my friend Louise, but in memory of her," said Dawn.
Registering for the THc Sunrise Walk 2010 is very easy:
- Single, multiple or team entries are welcome;
- There is a £15 entry fee per person;
- Anyone raising over £150 will be awarded a lovely THc fleece;
- There are prizes for the highest individual and group sponsorship;
- All walkers receive a Sunrise Walk 2010 T-shirt and goody bag, and a medal on completing the Walk;
- Training tips are offered for all walkers, and a warm up will be provided before the THc Sunrise Walk begins;
- If you’re unable to take part (or a husband, boyfriend, brother or son with nothing to do!), then why not consider volunteering on the day? The organisers need volunteers to help with a variety of roles from registration to marshalling.
To register for the Walk or volunteer to help on the day please contact Claire Sugg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Sunrise Hotline on 01753 848927 or visit www.thameshospicecare.org.uk/sunrise_walk.
The THc Sunrise Walk is being sponsored by John Guest Limited and supported by Connect Catering.
About Thames Hospicecare
Thames Hospicecare provides a palliative care service to local people dealing with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families and carers.
The Hospice offers the highest standards of medical and nursing care, giving patients relief from pain and anxiety and supporting their families, within an atmosphere equipped for both clinical care and relaxation. In addition, it provides support in areas such as lymphoedema, bereavement and complementary therapies and nurses are also available to tend patients in their own homes. All care is provided without charge.
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