City Tiara Walk loses out to hike at Kelpies
Charity bid rethink
Strathcarron Hospice is hoping supporters will put their best feet forward for a new walk in Falkirk after pulling the plug on its annual Stirling Midnight Tiara Walk.
The ladies-only event attracted several hundred participants each year, raising well over £2 million since its launch in 2009.
However, the hospice fundraising team say a new “Walk n Rock” at the Falkirk Kelpies could involve even more supporters.
A spokesperson said: “The ladies Midnight Walk in Stirling has been a wonderful event for us over the years, boosting our fundraising considerably, and helping us to maintain our special services for the people of Forth Valley, Kilsyth and Cumbernauld. However, in recent years we have received numerous requests for gentlemen and younger walkers to be able to join in the event, and many of our less physically able supporters were keen to be part of it as well so we decided to look for a route that would accommodate all ages and physical abilities, and try to come up with something fresh.
“The 5k route can accommodate walkers of all abilities, buggies and wheelchairs and with a 5pm start supporters of all ages can enjoy it and still be home by bedtime.
“There will be live music on the main stage from 5pm and throughout the evening plus a number of acts around the route, so people can walk n rock their way round then return to the Grand Lawn to enjoy the live music for the rest of the night.
“Sponsorship raised from all our events is essential to ensure continuation of our services. We need to raise £11,300 every day, and as our main fundraising event it is vital our big walk is well supported. We are excited to introduce this exciting new event and hope all our Midnight Walkers across Stirling and Hillfoots will join us.”
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