Chesterfield Champions set to take on the Sparkle Night Walk for Ashgate Hospice
Several Chesterfield Champions are getting ready to support one of the town’s largest fundraising events, the Ashgate Hospice Sparkle Night Walk 2023.
The annual event takes place on Saturday, 1st July, and will see thousands of people take to the streets for a 10k walk around the town.
Starting and finishing at Chesterfield FC’s SMH Group stadium, the walk raises vital funds for the hospice, which provides specialist care to families across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
Last year the event raised £171,500 for patients and families in need of hospice care.
This year, Ashgate Hospice is adding a bit of extra competition to the event, with workplaces able to battle it out to get to the top of the fundraising leaderboard.
Here at Destination Chesterfield, our team is excited to be getting our hiking boots on for this year’s Sparkle Night Walk. Find out more below about some of the Chesterfield Champions joining us on the night!
Shorts
13 members of the team at Chesterfield accountancy firm, Shorts will be donning their sparkly shorts to take part in the walk.
The firm is taking part in the event under the team name of ‘SPARKLE SHORTS.’
You can donate to their efforts on the night at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/shorts-chartered-accountants3
Banner Jones Solicitors
The Banner Jones Solicitors team is coming together for the 3rd year in a row to sparkle in support of Ashgate Hospice.
On the company’s fundraising page, the team said: “We are proud to have been based in Chesterfield for at least 145 years and we know the valuable work that Ashgate Hospice does for the people of the town. Some of us have seen it first-hand. We are raising money to help the hospice continue providing specialist care to patients and their loved ones.”
To donate to the Banner Jones Solicitors fundraising page for the event, go to: https://www.justgiving.com/team/bannerjones
MD Hair
Michelle Dalman and her team at MD Hair, based at The Glass Yard in Chesterfield will be taking part in the Sparkle Night Walk 2023.
She commented: “I’m taking on the Sparkle Night Walk 2023 to help raise vital funds for the hospice, to make sure that when our loved ones in North Derbyshire face a life-limiting illness, they’ll be able to access the specialist care and support they need.”
Donate to MD Hair’s fundraising page at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Mdhair
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park will be taking up the challenge of this year’s Sparkle Night Walk, with Ashgate Hospice being selected by the hotel as its chosen charity.
You can donate to team DoubleTree at: https://www.justgiving.com/TeamDoubletree
Valleys Group
Chesterfield’s Valleys Group will be taking part in the walk, under the name ‘Valleys Vixens.’
You can find out more and donate to the team’s fundraising page at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amanda-harris39
Rose Cottage Doggy Day Care
Dawn Brown, owner of Rose Cottage Doggy Day care will be taking on the 10-kilometre trek alongside friends and fellow Chesterfield Champions.
She commented: “I’m coming together to sparkle in support Ashgate Hospice on Saturday 1st July 2023. I’m raising money to help the hospice continue providing specialist care to patients and their loved ones.”
Donate to Dawn and her team’s fundraising efforts here.
Mortgage 1st
Chesterfield’s Mortgage 1st has assembled a team to take on the Sparkle Night Walk for Ashgate Hospice.
The firm has been busy with a number of charity efforts recently, including playing host to a charity football tournament which raised more than £2,500 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.
A Mortgage 1st spokesperson said: “We’d love to raise as much as possible for Ashgate Hospice. A local charity who do an absolutely wonderful job.”
Find out more on the company’s Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mortgage1st
Destination Chesterfield
The Destination Chesterfield team always looks to support local charities where possible, and is delighted to be taking part in this year’s Sparkle Night Walk.
Previously, the organisation has supported Citizen’s Advice at their charity abseil as well as supporting the Alzheimer’s Society. The team is always on the lookout for charity events it can participate in.
Donate to Destination Chesterfield’s fundraising page at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/destination-chesterfield-1685606669039
Spire Radio
The studio at Spire Radio
While not taking part in the walk directly, Spire Radio will have an important role to play on the night.
The station will be keeping participants’ spirits up by providing entertainment at the halfway point of the walk.
If you’re taking part, be sure to keep an eye out for the Spire Radio team at Eastwood Park in Hasland!
Not taking part and still want to be involved? Volunteer as a marshal on the night to help cheer on walkers and keep them safe! Find out more about volunteering at: https://ashgatehospice.org.uk/sparkle-night-walk/
Still want to involve your business at the event? Opportunities are available to sponsor the screens throughout the route. Find out more: https://ashgatehospice.org.uk/product/sparkle-night-walk-screen-sponsorship/
