Saint Micheal’s Hospice relaunches its much-loved fundraising event, The Sunrise Walk with a new name and an added twist!
Created by Rebecca Tomlinson (Saint Michael’s Head of Fundraising) and loved by volunteer, Sandra.
The pair first launched the walk in 2010 and have reunited to bring back the well loved walk to Ripon.
Taking place on Sunday 13 October, The Ripon Sunrise Trail is a 6-mile route from Sawley to Ripon Cathedral via Studley Royal Deer Park.
Originally a sponsored walk, a new element has been added where supporters can choose how they take-on the route, whether that be running, jogging or walking.
Talking about the event, Rebecca said;
"I still remember taking the community bus to Ripon to map the route, it was before GPS technology, so it was all done by hand.
The route was chosen for its beauty and tranquility.
The view of Ripon Cathedral from Studley Royal Deer Park, especially at sunrise is breathtaking and I knew it would be the perfect event for our Ripon supporters."
Rebecca first delivered the event and was later supported by volunteer, Sandra, who this year has been shortlisted as a finalist in the upcoming BBC Radio York Make a Difference Awards for her years’ of voluntary fundraising with Saint Michael’s.
Sandra said;
"Teaming up with Rebecca all these years later is total déjà vu, walking the route during planning with her brought back so many fond memories."
Rebecca added:
"Like many others, my passion for hospice care stems from my own experience, as my mum received this vital support when I was young.
Combined with my love for running, it only seemed fitting to add this new element to the event in the hope that more people will participate and support Saint Michael's."
This event will raise vital funds for Saint Michael’s Hospice, whose services include 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.
The walk starts at 6.30am, with an optional coach transfer from Ripon at 6.00am.
Saint Michael’s Hospice kindly thank their event sponsor Yorkshire Accountants Ripon for their on-going support and for sponsoring the event.
Registrations are now open for The Ripon Sunrise Trail and for a limited time only, take advantage of a 50% discount using the code ‘EARLYBIRD’ at check out.
Sign up via their website here.
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