Wokingham residents urged to take part in walk

A CHARITY is encouraging Wokingham residents to get involved in its fundraising event this October.

Sue Ryder has announced that Walk To Remember will go ahead in the hope of raising vital funds for its support work.

This comes as the charity reveals its latest research showing that 54% of the British public (54%) think that remembrance events help them grieve.

And two-thirds of people have a special place they visit to remember someone who has died.

People can walk 5km (3.1 miles), 10km (6.2 miles) or any distance, and create a route that includes a visit to their special place.

Head of bereavement at Sue Ryder, Bianca Neumann, said everyone deals with grief in different ways.

“Some of us may want to remember someone who has died on our own at a special place, while others may take comfort in being with other people.”

Ms Neumann added: “Walk to Remember is a great fundraising event that allows supporters to walk in memory of someone who has died, and do what works for them and their own personal journey through grief, whilst raising vital funds for Sue Ryder.”

Vital funds raised from the event will go towards Sue Ryder’s palliative, neurological and bereavement support.

Caroline Graham, director of fundraising at Sue Ryder, said many people have been grieving alone this year due to the pandemic.

“Walk to Remember is an incredibly special fundraising event that allows supporters to raise vital funds, whilst also helping us grieve by coming together and talking about our loved ones who are no longer with us,” she said.

“The money raised by taking part in Walk to Remember will enable us to continue to provide compassionate and expert support.” n For more details, visit sueryder.org/walkwithus