# Walk under the midnight stars for Sue Ryder Care

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2010/03/24/walk-under-midnight-stars-sue-ryder-care/
- Published: 2010-03-24T15:37:43+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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Night creatures stir in the moon-light, the expression ‘turn into a pumpkin’ and
town hall clocks chime to mark a new day are just some of the things associated 
with the midnight hour. Thanks to Sue Ryder Care a new addition to this list of 
midnight activities is the healthcare charity’s Midnight Walks, in which women come
together at the stroke of 12 and walk or run an organised route under the stars.

Over the past three years over 7,000 women nationwide have taken part in Sue Ryder
Care’s annual Midnight Walks and raised more than £500,000 through fundraising efforts.

The 2010 women-only Sue Ryder Care Midnight Walks will take place at 17 different
locations across the country between April and September. All money raised through
fundraising efforts of participants will support Sue Ryder Care provide end of life
and long term care for people living with conditions including Cancer, Stroke, Brain
Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease 
and Motor Neurone Disease.

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Gemma Buttimer, Fundraising Manager at Sue Ryder Care, said: ‘Last year it was a
fantastic event with such an exciting atmosphere. We’re encouraging women – of all
ages – to gather their female friends and relatives together and make this year’s
event a night to be remembered.”

The Midnight Walks will follow circular route ranging from 7km to 13 miles depending
on the location. Participants will enjoy a fun warm up before the countdown to walk
at midnight. At the finish line, all walkers will receive special Midnight Walk 
goodies, medal and a well earned breakfast.

Gemma, added: “By entering our Midnight Walks, women can support the charity continue
to provide quality end of life and long term neurological care that makes a real
difference to thousands of people’s lives each year, so we are asking each walker
to raise £120 in sponsorship to ensure we hit our target”

For a limited time, ladies can take advantage of the Early Bird offer and register
at last year’s fee of £12. This offer runs from set dates for each walk location,
so hurry to book your place now.

Entry after this date is £15 and all participants must pre-register to take part.
You can register online at www.suerydercare.org/midnightwalks or contact the Fundraising
Team on 0845 050 1953 or email fu*********@**********re.org

For further information about Sue Ryder Care please visit www.suerydercare.org

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