Maggie’s Meander will raise vital cash for centre
10k route from Kelpies
Maggie’s Forth Valley have announced their new fundraising event - Meander to Maggie’s.
Taking place on Friday September 24, the 10k walk sets off from the iconic Kelpies in Falkirk and meanders all the way to the Maggie’s Centre on the grounds of the NHS Forth Valley hospital at Larbert.
Once back at the centre there will be a barbecue, drinks and music to enjoy.
It’s free to register with a £100 individual sponsorship target. To register visit Eventbrite https://bit. ly/MeandertoMaggies. Once you’ve registered you will be sent a free Maggie’s T-shirt to wear on the night as well as a link to set up your JustGiving page.
People will be asked to arrive at the Kelpies for 4.30pm where Michelle Gallagher from The Engine Room will do a 10-minute warm up from 4.45pm and then the meander will start at 5pm. Participants will be put into groups and have their own group walk leader to lead the meander back to Maggie’s.
Centre fundraising manager Cristina Pouso said: “We are super excited to launch Meander to Maggie’s. It’s a magnificent meander from the Kelpies all the way to our centre. We wanted to do an event that was outdoors so we could bring our supporters together again and make the most of the wonderful walking routes in our area.”
Since Maggie’s opened their first centre in 1996, the charity has developed a programme of support that is proven to help people with cancer and their loved ones take back control.
Maggie’s Forth Valley relies almost entirely on voluntary donations to be able to offer this high quality, professional support. Since the start of the pandemic Maggie’s has been supporting people with cancer by phone, email and digitally. The centre is now open to see people by appointment and drop in.
To find out more about Maggie’s Forth Valley please visit the centre at The Nina Barough Building, off Quintinshill Drive, Larbert FK5 4SG or get in touch on 01324 868078 or by emailing: Cristina.pouso@ maggiescentres.org