THE popular annual Chester Sparkle Walk is set to make its return for 2021.
The 5K sponsored walk, supporting the Backford-based Hospice of the Good Shepherd and sponsored by Bristol Myers-Squibb, will take place on Friday, September 17.
The Chester Sparkle Walk returns for 2021 in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
It will start at Grosvenor Park with a warm up at 6.30pm and the walk takes place at 9pm.
Whether you are walking in memory of a loved one or simply just want to have fun, everyone is invited to join the hospice’s team of sparkling Hospice Heroes and dazzle the streets of the city centre with an array of sparkle, neon and glitter.
Justin Caroe, community and events manager, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing back one of our flagship fundraising events which has brought in thousands of pounds in previous years to support direct patient care.
“With restrictions permitting, we are now able to give our wonderful supporters the opportunity to once again get involved in this great event and walk in memory of someone special.”
The Chester Sparkle Walk returns for 2021 in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
Early bird tickets are now on sale until July 31, so make sure you take advantage of the discounted ticket price by registering at www.hospicegs.com/sparkle or call 01244 851 811.
The hospice, which is not part of the NHS, receives only 25 per cent of its income from government funding meaning it has to raise just over £3 million each year from donations, fundraising events and charity shops which are now all on hold.
The Chester Sparkle Walk returns for 2021 in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
For over 30 years, the Hospice of the Good Shepherd has provided end of life care to patients living with life limiting conditions from Chester, West Cheshire and Ellesmere Port.
It provides a 10 bedded in-patient unit, a Living Well Centre which provides day support to help patients maintain their independence and to stay at home longer as well as bereavement support for both adults and children across the catchment area whether or not the death of their loved one was connected to the Hospice.
The Chester Sparkle Walk returns for 2021 in aid of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
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