- The Martlets Hospice are urging men across the city to sign up to their fifth Noon Walk, a 13 mile sponsored walk along the beautiful Sussex coast on Sunday, October 13.
The walk starts at the County Cricket Ground in Hove and heads along the coast to Saltdean Lido for a refreshment pit stop before heading back to the Cricket Ground for a well-earned pint. Those doing the shorter route will turn around at the Brighton Pier. Well behaved dogs are also welcome and will get their own treat at the end of the day.
Chief Inspector Simon Nelson, who completed the challenge last year, said:
“Having recovered from cancer, I am one of the lucky ones but I knew of The Martlets and the dignity and support I could have found with them if I had needed it.
“I had a great Dad’s day out with my boys during the walk, when we had time to talk about all sorts of things while raising money for such an essential service. It was a real challenge for them and they enjoyed a real sense of achievement that will always stay with all three of us.”
Earlier this year, the women of Brighton & Hove raised almost £100,000 for the Hospice at this year’s Midnight Walk.
The walk is open to men and boys aged 12 or over.
The Martlets Hospice in Hove cares for adults in and around Brighton & Hove who are affected by terminal and life-limiting illnesses.
All Martlets services are provided free of charge, however they receive less than one third of their funding from the NHS and must raise over £8,000 a day to care patients and their families.
For more information, CLICK HERE: www.themartlets.org.uk