Over 1200 ladies gathered at Bryon Hall, Harrow to take part in St Luke’s Hospice annual Midnight Walk last Friday.
The 9 mile walk around Harrow which takes place every year, aims to raise funds for one of North West London’s best known and much-loved hospice, St Luke’s.
The walk was officially started by one of the Founding Members and Chief Patron of the Hospice, Lord Dolar Popat who cut the ribbon for the walk. The grand launch was marked with Kingsbury Temple’s dhol players group and local fitness groups to help with the warm up activities.
The annual walk first started in 2008 and has been growing year on year ever since. Participants came together from all communities, backgrounds, abilities and ages ranging all the way from 14 to 79, to take part in a specially coordinated walk around Harrow.
Speaking at the start of the walk at Bryon Hall, Harrow Lord Popat said, “St Luke’s Hospice is an incredibly valuable resource for our community and greatly needs our support.”
“My thanks go particularly to the many volunteers who have made this event possible, including the marshals who will be up all night to keep the participants safe.”
“St Luke’s is a local institution for the residents of Harrow and Brent. This walk also plays a key role in bringing communities together for a united cause.”
Director for Fundraising Rachel Wagstaff also said, “It is wonderful to see so many people here supporting such a superb charity. The funds raised tonight will make a difference in the lives of so many local people.”
The Hospice is currently open to everyone with an incurable illness, providing invaluable care, not just to patients, but support for family and carers. St Luke’s has become a haven for people to die with dignity and is heavily subscribed. This year’s walk is expected to raise over £150,000 to help continue free care for patients.
