Step up to back hospice’s work

Will you go the extra mile for a good cause — literally?

St Vincent’s Hospice, in Howwood, is looking for supporters to get sponsored to walk 30 miles between September 1 and 30.

Following the cancellation of its traditional sponsored walk earlier this month, the hospice is launching its new Step Up Challenge.

Fundraising manager Carol-Anne Lamont said: “We know that some of you are disappointed that our annual event was cancelled a few weeks ago, but we are genuinely excited to take on this brand new challenge, and tap into just some of the incredible energy that our supporters have to support our hospice.

“We know that people are extremely busy and might want to support, but don’t know where to begin or maybe don’t have the spare time to come along to an ev event.

“That’s why the Step Up Ch Challenge is perfect.

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All you need to do is walk 30 miles over the course of Se September.

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Set up a JustGiving page at www. justgiving. com/ st stvincents/donate

Create a fundraising pa page via Facebook at www. fa facebook.com/fund/ St StVincentsHospice/

Contact the hospice fu fundraising team by calling 01 01505 705 635 to request a sp sponsor form or support m materials.

Share your progress on Tw Twitter with #SVHStepUp

Carol-Anne added: “Not only is exercise good for your physical and mental health, but by just going that extra mile this month, you will make a huge difference to the lives of people in your community.”