Step up for the marathon walk
Hospital charity The Forever Friends Appeal is calling on supporters to sign up and take part in its virtual walking event.
Called My Walk of Life Marathon, it takes place throughout September and aims to raise much-needed funds for the Royal United Hospitals Bath.
Like many organisations the charity has postponed and moved some of its events online because of the pandemic and the resulting social distancing and the strict restrictions on mass gatherings. This virtual event replaces the charity’s annual Walk of Life flagship fundraiser, which couldn’t be staged this year.
Laura Pearce, events and community manager at the Forever Friends Appeal, said: “We have missed seeing our supporters take to the canal path this year but we hope by changing our physical walk to a virtual event instead, everyone taking part will feel connected, even though we can’t be together.
“It’s completely up to you how you decide to complete the 26.2 mile challenge, it’s your walk, and you can do it your way over 30 days.
“Take this opportunity to get out and discover the great outdoors or tot up your miles in your own home or garden – just ensure you comply with the social distancing rules.
“By taking part in this challenge you will be helping us provide the rapid funding needed to support our staff, patients and their families.”
For 13 years the charity’s muchloved annual Walk of Life has seen thousands of people from all over Bath, Wiltshire and Swindon take to the towpath between Bishop Cannings and Bath to complete a sponsored walk, raising money for major campaigns and wards and departments at the RUH.
If you would like to make your step count for RUH staff and patients, sign up to the My Walk of Life Marathon. Registration is free and if you raise £100 by September 30 you will receive a medal.
For more information visit: www.my walkoflifemarathon.co.uk.