High Peak hospice charity postpones major fundraising event until 2021 due to COVID-19 crisis

Blythe House Hospicecare’s second Glow Twilight Walk was due to take place on Saturday, July 18, 2020 but has now been delayed in light of social restrictions and ongoing uncertainty.

The 2019 event saw hundreds of people don fancy dress and glow sticks to light up the night in Buxton and raise over £20,725 for hospice care and services.

Chief executive Janet Dunphy said: “Obviously this is not the decision we wanted to make about our fantastic walk, which we were incredibly excited to host.

“Although we are optimistic that the situation in the UK will have improved by July, we are no longer able to spend the coming weeks working closely with event partners, volunteers, suppliers and of course our dedicated hospice supporters, making the Glow Twilight Walk a reality.”

The charity has worked with event partners and the venue over the last few weeks and settled on the new date of Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Janet said: “We sincerely hope everyone will come together to join us next year, to get their glow on and have a fantastic time with loved ones while raising money for end of life and palliative care here in our local community.”

Anyone who has already registered for this year’s walk, your place will be transferred automatically to the new date in May 2021. If you cannot make the new date, you would like a refund, or if you have any queries, email [email protected].

To find out when the process reopens for new registrations, follow the charity’s accounts on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Blythe House healthcare assistants continue to support palliative and end of life patients across Hope Valley and High Peak during the pandemic.

Like many similar organisations, the charity has seen its budget planning seriously affected by the crisis while its services have become more important than ever.

As well as traditional care, Blythe House runs support groups and counselling for bereaved adults and children.

To make a donation to support such services throughout the crisis, visit www.blythehousehospice.org.uk/donate.