Step out to help older people

A new fundraising challenge for people who love walking amidst stunning scenery has been launched.

Independent Age, the older people’s charity, has launched Hike Together to help support more older people, and we would love for your readers to sign up and take part.

The challenge will take the form of a one or two-day hike in the Cotswolds on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2019. Adults of all ages will have the opportunity to hike up to 20 miles over two days. Participants will be able to focus on enjoying the surrounding countryside and socialising, as they won’t need to carry any of their own equipment, making it the perfect activity for those

who enjoy walking but don’t regularly hike long distances. I

n the evening, there will be more opportunities for spending time together at a luxury campsite, with drinks, food and music included.

Independent Age is an older people’s charity that provides regular friendly contact, a strong campaigning voice and free, impartial advice on the issues that matter to older people: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.

The money raised from

Hike Together will go to- wards our advice and friendship services and will help us speak up for those who are lonely, vulnerable or in need of help, so participants really will be making a big difference to the lives of older people.

To find out more about Independent Age’s Hike Together, or to sign up, visit: independentage.org/HikeTogether.

Anna McCaughley Head of Event

Fundraising Independent Age