Lincolnshire community invited to take on Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Your Way this October

People across Lincolnshire are being invited to take part in Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Your Way this October, creating their own 10k walk in memory of someone special at a time and place that feels meaningful to them.

Each October, Sue Ryder Starlight Hike brings hundreds of people together for a walk under the stars to celebrate loved ones and raise money so more people can access the expert end-of-life care and support they deserve. After two years of cancellations in Peterborough due to severe weather, the charity is now actively searching for a new location for the much-loved in-person event.

In the meantime, Starlight Hike Your Way means that no one misses out on the chance to come together with friends, family and colleagues to remember those close to them, as part of the wider Sue Ryder Starlight Hike community helping to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder’s expert end-of-life care and grief support.

Nick Burr, Regional Senior Fundraiser for Sue Ryder, said: “Starlight Hike Your Way is a special opportunity for people to remember someone important to them in a way that feels personal. Whether you walk with friends, family, colleagues or on your own, through a favourite park or along a familiar path, every step and every pound raised will matter.”

“Last year, Sue Ryder provided more than 655,000 hours of expert care, including from Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice thanks to the support of people signing up to events like Starlight Hike. Every moment made a difference. By taking part in Starlight Hike Your Way and raising sponsorship, you’ll help ensure even more people receive the expert care and grief support they need because no one should face death or grief alone.” 

It is free to register, and everyone who signs up will receive a walker pack to help them get started. Sue Ryder suggests a sponsorship target of £100 per adult, which could fund three hours of expert care from a Sue Ryder Nurse. Everyone who raises £60 and more will receive a t-shirt and special medal.  

While people can take part at any time, Sue Ryder encourages everyone to walk during daylight hours where possible for their safety. Anyone walking at night should follow the safety guidance provided in their walker pack.

To find out more about Starlight Hike Your Way and to register, visit sueryder.org/StarlightYourWay.