Not quite the Midnight Walk, but what a great way to raise funds for Florries!

They took a chance on re-designing a well-loved local charity fundraising event – and Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’s team are breathing a sigh of relief and joy as Hospice supporters have rallied round the Hospice to make this one of the most successful fundraising event ever.
By Reporter
Published 20th Jul 2020, 15:20 BST
Updated 20th Jul 2020, 15:25 BST
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The Midnight Walk had to be transformed into Not The Midnight Walk due to coronavirus restrictions. Instead of taking place at midnight around a marshalled route, the Charity asked Walkers to get up at dawn and start walking at 5am around a route of their own choosing, as long as it was at least five miles.

“We have been overwhelmed by the response,” said Vicky Harman, Events Manager at FNHC. “We had over 800 people take part, which smashed the previous record for Midnight Walk sign-ups which was around 735. Not only that, everyone has raised over £97,000 for the Hospice, which is so much more than we were expecting, and more than we’ve ever raised at a Midnight Walk. It’s just been incredible.”

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“This was a super, organised, inclusive and socially distanced fundraiser for a well worthy local charity,” said Louise Wooster who walked around Aylesbury with a small group of friends. “I chose to do this as I know the Hospice relies on donations to continue a service many have used and may need in the future. At the same time, I had fun and kept fit with friends, along with making new friends. Great community spirit!”

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The money raised by Not The Midnight Walkers will make a huge contribution to enable Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity to continue to provide support and care to patients with life-limiting illnesses at the Hospice and at home through the FNH@Home service, which costs £400,000 a year to run.

You can donate online at: https://www.justgiving.com /NOTthemidnightwalk