FRANCIS House Children’s Hospice is inviting walkers of all ages to step up this January and take part in a New Year Winter Wander around Saddleworth in support of children and young adults with life-limiting conditions.
For the first month of 2022, individuals, families and friends are being asked to embark on the walking challenge, on any day of their choosing, to raise funds for the children’s hospice that cares for more than 500 families from across Greater Manchester including Oldham and Saddleworth.
There is a choice of four different routes on offer, or any route over any distance can be undertaken.
Rachel Nasiri, Francis House fundraising officer, said: “Whether you wish to walk in memory of someone special, in solidarity with somebody receiving care, or simply to show your support for your local children’s hospice, the Winter Wander is for you.
“Every year we organise the Francis House Cheshire Three Peaks challenge and we wanted to extend our offering of fun and memorable walks around Greater Manchester.
“Every route has been planned to take in beautiful countryside and we can’t think of a better way of kickstarting the New Year and supporting local families.”
The Saddleworth Circuit in Oldham starts and finishes in Uppermill. The eight-mile walk takes in four villages, a Roman fort and an 18th century coaching house.
A fee of £10 per participant – under 16s are free – includes a registration pack containing route guides, a Francis House beanie hat, bag of sweets, child’s activity sheet and sponsor forms.
Rachel added: “Winter Wander is a fundraising event so we hope that participants will aim to raise as much sponsorship as they can and anyone raising more than £50 will be entered into a prize draw.”
To sign up visit www.francishouse.org.uk/winter-wander or call Rachel on 0161 443 2200.
