Last Chance To Join Hospice’s Twilight Walk!
A Harrogate hospice is urging supporters to take advantage of the spring weather and join their annual Twilight Walk this March.
Saint Michael’s Director of Strategy and Development, Gemma Umpleby (3rd from left) taking part in the clubercise warm up at last year’s event.
The Saint Michael’s Hospice Twilight Walk returns to the town of Knaresborough on Saturday 22 March, raising vital funds to support the charity’s work. With less than two weeks to go, the charity is offering reduced entry of just £8pp to encourage last minute sign ups.
The 4-mile route, which starts and ends at King James’ School, takes supporters on a magical trail as the sun goes down, passing various historic sites in Knaresborough including Knaresborough Castle, Conyngham Hall and the river-side. To support the Hospice, the castle will light up in purple to commemorate the special care it provides for patients and their families living with terminal illness and bereavement in the local community.
The event has a fun pyjama theme and is ideal for families, couples, groups of friends, work colleagues, or even pets – can be walked in tribute to someone special, or just for the fun – and those taking part will be making a big difference to local families living with terminal illness and bereavement.
The event returned last year for the first time in over five years, post pandemic and saw almost 300 hospice supporters come together raising a staggering £27,000 for Saint Michael’s, the highest fundraising total for the event to date.
Last year, Saint Michael’s Director of Strategy and Development, Gemma, took on the Twilight Walk. Talking about her experience, Gemma said;
‘I really enjoyed the Twilight Walk, it’s a positive relaxed event for everyone. Where possible I always try to support work events, it’s brilliant to see the support from the community and how much the work we do means to local people.
‘On a personal note, I took part with my daughters, friends and family in remembrance of members of our family who have been looked after by Saint Michael’s, including my cousin who died on the IPU recently, aged 48.
‘Events like the Twilight Walk allow you do something positive as a group in tribute to people who have died. We can all contribute to raising the money needed to allow us to keep providing and expanding our services.’
The event hub at King James’ School opens from 4:30pm, with pre-walk entertainment and refreshments, with the walk commencing with a staggard start from 5.30pm. The event is non-competitive and is not timed, and participants are encouraged to take their time and soak up the atmosphere.
Saint Michael’s vital services includes caring for people living with terminal illness in their own homes, and at their Hornbeam Park-based Crimple House Hospice. Specialist bereavement and emotional support service Just ‘B’ is part of their family of services, supporting children, young people and adults across North Yorkshire.
Registration prices are currently on offer at £8pp, with under 5s walk free until Thursday 20 March where standard pricing will be £15pp with under 5’s free.
Sign up to today by visiting: https://saintmichaelshospice.org/events/twilight-walk-2025
