The Martlets Hospice is calling all enthusiastic, or persuaded, husbands, sons, & brothers – to slip into a pair of stilettos and sign up to their maiden Men in Heels sponsored dash along Cliffe High Street, Lewes, on Saturday, March 28.
Men in Heels is a fun and laughter fuelled obstacle course, for men only, offering an opportunity to try something new and entertaining, whilst raising as much money as possible for the Martlets Hospice in Hove.
Martlets Community Fundraiser, and Event Organiser, Clem Hunnisett, said: “This is our first Men in Heels Event, and we’re really looking forward to seeing as many men as possible tottering around the course!
“Shoes can be provided for those who don’t have their own – just sign up and tell us what size so we can find the perfect heels! All shoes must have at least a 2 inch heel, and we’re encouraging all chaps to complement their shoes with fancy dress!
“Every man who takes part will be rewarded with a certificate and a drink of their choice at The Dorset Pub, Lewes, afterwards.”
Martlets supporter, Chris Newitt, has already signed up to the challenge, and has nearly reached his target of £1000 in sponsorship through his just giving page.
Chris said: “The Men in Heels challenge is something new and innovative, hopefully it will be a huge success and a lot of fun – a group of guys tackling an obstacle course along a partially cobbled street in 2 inch, minimum, heels – what could go wrong!
“The initial excitement has now subsided – So why am I doing this? The bottom line is to honour the memory of several of my closest friends and family who were cared for by the Martlets before they passed away.”
Entry is £12 per man, and everyone taking part is asked to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
The funds raised will help the Martlets provide end of life care to adults who are affected by terminal and life limiting illness, as well as caring for their families and loved ones. Facilities include an 18 bed In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home service, Patient and Family Support team and Martlets Day Services. The Martlets receives less than a third of their funding from the government and must raise £9,000 every day to care for patients and their families.
Event: Men in Heels – A fundraiser for the Martlets Hospice
Where: Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex
When: Saturday, March 28
Time: 3pm
To register online, click here:
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