Local charity invites you to ‘Walk for Compton’

Saturday, 13 July 2024 10:27

By Sue Ward, PR & Marketing Officer @Compton_Care

Specialist palliative and bereavement support provider, Compton Care, is inviting the public to ‘Walk for Compton’ to celebrate and remember their loved ones.

There are two ways for people to get involved and the charity hopes supporters who wish to celebrate the life of a loved one and raise funds for patients and families affected by life limiting conditions will join them this September.

The charity will be hosting its inaugural ‘Walk for Compton’ on Sunday, 29 September. Starting and finishing in the beautiful grounds of Compton Hall in Wolverhampton, the 4.5km walk, suitable for all ages and abilities, will take in take in the beautiful surroundings of Smestow Valley and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Participants will have the opportunity to place special memory tags in the Hall’s Garden of Reflection, receive seed paper to plant in a memorable place and select a song in memory of their loved one, which will be played during the day.

Early bird registration fees for the event are £10 per person or £40 for a family ticket, if booked before midday on Monday 5 August.

The charity is also offering people an alternative way to remember their loved ones and support Compton, ‘Walk for Compton – Your Way!’ Throughout September, people are invited to organise a walk with family and friends, set up a walking group with colleagues or walk to their favourite landmark – wherever that may be! The cost is £5 per person, which includes a memory tag and seed paper.

Community and Events Fundraiser at Compton Care, Sally Woods, said: “We’re so pleased to launch Walk for Compton. It is more than just a walk; it’s a time to remember and celebrate your loved ones, while raising funds to provide vital care and support to those living with life limiting conditions. Every step you take makes a meaningful difference.

“We have two different ways for people to get involved, or they are very welcome to do both. Supporters do not need to have a prior connection to Compton Care – everyone is welcome to join Walk for Compton, including their four-legged friends.”

For more information and to sign up, visit comptoncare.org.uk/walkforcompton.