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Glowing Family Fun Night For Martin House

Friday, 15 September 2023 14:00

Light up the night for Martin House Children’s Hospice this autumn by taking part in its family-friendly event Glow Together.

Glowing Family Fun Night for Martin House Light up the night for Martin House Children’s Hospice this autumn by taking part in its family-friendly event Glow Together. Glow Together is a family walk and activity event which takes place in Boston Spa, the home of the hospice, on Saturday 14 October at 6.30pm. Families are encouraged to get their glow sticks and neon accessories at the ready to light up the night to support the hospice. There will be a fully accessible walk through the village, with a hunt for glow in the dark displays, which will include specially decorated neon posters created by children and families using the hospice. It will culminate in a party with a sparkling tepee, firepit and lots of tasty treats and activities. Anyone who raises sponsorship for Martin House will also be entered into a prize draw. Maddie Bentley, events manager at Martin House, said:

“Glow Together is a chance to have fun together and make some special memories, which is exactly what our care team work hard to do with families who use Martin House."

Martin House cares for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions from across West, North and East Yorkshire, as well as supporting their families. Its care includes respite and emergency stays, along with end of life care and bereavement support. It costs £10 for adults and £1 for children to take part in Glow Together. To find out more and sign up to the event, visit www.martinhouse.org.uk/glowtogether. Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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