Ten hospices across Lancashire are set to take on an intense event to raise funds for local hospice care.
Local charities such as St Catherine’s Hospice and Derian House Children’s Hospice are to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks event.
Taking place on Saturday, 5 September, the event is a collaboration between East Lancashire hospices and multiple hospices across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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Participants will cover 24 miles and 5,200 feet of ascent on event day.
Emma Jacovelli, fundraising manager at Derian House Children’s Hospice, said: “Care is free for families at Derian House, but it will cost £6 million to run the hospice this year.
“The charity receives only around 30 per cent of its funding from the government, which means we rely on kind-hearted supporters to raise 70p of every £1.
“We’re extremely grateful to have SPAR sponsoring the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and hope it will help raise lots of money for hospices across the region.”
James Da Costa, corporate engagement partner at St Catherine’s Hospice, said: “Every day at St Catherine’s we are caring for people at every stage of palliative care, across South Ribble, Chorley and Leyland. We provide tailored care, the very best that each individual needs and that’s only possible with the ongoing support from members of our local community.
“That makes it doubly exciting that with the partnership of our friends at SPAR, we are able to offer our supporters the chance to be part of such an exciting and unique event, potentially attracting walkers from across the UK. It’s going to be a brilliant way to feel good, while helping to provide vital care for local people when they need it most.”
Lancashire business James Hall and Co. Ltd is sponsoring the event and will ensure more funds go directly towards the charity.
Philippa Harrington, marketing manager for James Hall and Co. Ltd, said: “Hospices provide such a wonderful service to the communities that they serve.
“We want to support that work and ensure people living in Lancashire and South Cumbria can continue to access that expert care when needed.
“SPAR has a really strong brand presence across the region that the collective covers, often with SPAR stores just around the corner from the hospices.
“The community connection between us is already there, so sponsoring such an iconic fundraising and awareness event for the collaborative is a great opportunity.”
Anyone interested in taking part can sign up to support St Catherine’s or Derian House.
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