Hundreds of kids take part in superhero walk for hospice
More than 1,300 children and adults got their capes on for Ashgate Hospice’s Superhero Night Walk in Chesterfield.
The walk, sponsored by Motan Colortronic, saw fundraisers descend on Queen’s Park for the event on Saturday 19 October.
Participants took on one and three-mile routes from 5.30pm to help raise funds towards the hospice’s care for families across North Derbyshire.
Sponsorship for the event is still rolling in, but the charity hopes to raise more than £50,000 to help fund its crucial palliative and end of life care.
Children taking part donned their favourite superhero costumes, with many families walking in memory of loved ones who had received care at the hospice.
Every child who registered for the event received a free superhero cape and a glow in the dark mask to wear as they walked the route with family members.
There was a host of entertainment on display including stilt walkers, big bubble displays, live singers and dancers, and more.
Dozens of volunteers gave up their time to support the hospice’s fundraising team to ensure everyone taking part was safe and had fun throughout.
Charlotte Butterworth, Head of Fundraising at Ashgate Hospice said: “After holding our first ever Superhero Night Walk last year we were thrilled to bring it back for a second year.
“Thank you to all of the little superheroes that raised sponsorship money and took part, they all looked absolutely fantastic in their costumes as they made their way around Queen’s Park.
“Everyone at the hospice is so incredibly grateful to all our volunteers, main sponsors Motan Colortronic and many other local businesses for their generosity and support – without them we couldn’t put on events like this.
“The support helps us raise the £11 million we need each year in order to fund our care for families across North Derbyshire.”
Ashgate Hospice’s Superhero Night Walk will be returning again next year with details set to be announced in the near future.
Ashgate Hospice supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
