Hey Earthbugs!
Last night I took part in a charity walk for Ashgate Hospice, a local hospice that provides excellent care to people when they most need it. It's been running a few years now and I have only ever marshalled it before back when I was a cadet, however this year I walked as part of a team with wonderful people. It's called the Sparkle Night Walk and kicks off at 10pm and you basically follow a 10k route and it's a big sea of pink, flashing lights and glitter - not forgetting the feathers that fell out the bunny ears.
I know of a few experiences with Ashgate Hospice from recently to back when I lost my Nan in 2015 and they have been outstanding on all occasions. I will never forget how helpful they were to my grandparents when my Nan was in her final days and made it easy for my Nan to remain with them. I imagine their jobs can be very challenging a lot of the time but they always deliver the best service. There doesn't seem to be many people who I've spoken to who haven't heard of some sort of link to Ashgate Hospice and that for me shows that they are valued within our town. So a night where many, many, many people can all join together to raise as much money as possible and have a great night making memories seems like a fabulous idea.
There were many parts of the walk where I think we were all flagging a bit, but we kept each other going, not just the people we were walking with but the other walkers, the volunteers marshalling, the volunteers who made up songs when giving out water, bananas and chocolate, the supporters who lined the streets ready to cheer us on and waited right until we all went past to go back, the kids joining the side of the streets ready to provide high fives and motivational grins. In a modern day society where people often keep their head down and look questioningly if you smile at them, there was an entire community out last night all supporting each other and all helping to do something cracking for an amazing charity. Speaking of cracking, I think I broke my record for how many times I felt the need to crack my knees in a set time period.
I get moved quite easily, honestly I can see a dog walking down the street and be crying, and although there were a few dogs there I didn't cry at them. But what did move me was the fact that, there were maybe thousands of walkers last night and we all had at least one reason to be walking in aid of Ashgate Hospice. I think Chesterfield did pretty well for itself yesterday, well done to everyone who took part.
This was an event where people pushed themselves to complete something they wouldn't ordinarily do and possibly struggle to do, all in aid of a good cause and surrounded by lots of support. I am glad I was able to be a part of this and would definitely do it again.
Until next time,
Lia x
Last night I took part in a charity walk for Ashgate Hospice, a local hospice that provides excellent care to people when they most need it. It's been running a few years now and I have only ever marshalled it before back when I was a cadet, however this year I walked as part of a team with wonderful people. It's called the Sparkle Night Walk and kicks off at 10pm and you basically follow a 10k route and it's a big sea of pink, flashing lights and glitter - not forgetting the feathers that fell out the bunny ears.
I know of a few experiences with Ashgate Hospice from recently to back when I lost my Nan in 2015 and they have been outstanding on all occasions. I will never forget how helpful they were to my grandparents when my Nan was in her final days and made it easy for my Nan to remain with them. I imagine their jobs can be very challenging a lot of the time but they always deliver the best service. There doesn't seem to be many people who I've spoken to who haven't heard of some sort of link to Ashgate Hospice and that for me shows that they are valued within our town. So a night where many, many, many people can all join together to raise as much money as possible and have a great night making memories seems like a fabulous idea.
There were many parts of the walk where I think we were all flagging a bit, but we kept each other going, not just the people we were walking with but the other walkers, the volunteers marshalling, the volunteers who made up songs when giving out water, bananas and chocolate, the supporters who lined the streets ready to cheer us on and waited right until we all went past to go back, the kids joining the side of the streets ready to provide high fives and motivational grins. In a modern day society where people often keep their head down and look questioningly if you smile at them, there was an entire community out last night all supporting each other and all helping to do something cracking for an amazing charity. Speaking of cracking, I think I broke my record for how many times I felt the need to crack my knees in a set time period.
I get moved quite easily, honestly I can see a dog walking down the street and be crying, and although there were a few dogs there I didn't cry at them. But what did move me was the fact that, there were maybe thousands of walkers last night and we all had at least one reason to be walking in aid of Ashgate Hospice. I think Chesterfield did pretty well for itself yesterday, well done to everyone who took part.
This was an event where people pushed themselves to complete something they wouldn't ordinarily do and possibly struggle to do, all in aid of a good cause and surrounded by lots of support. I am glad I was able to be a part of this and would definitely do it again.
Until next time,
Lia x
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