Hospice holds late night walk to remember loved ones

In 2023, 575 people took part in the walk

A hospice that cares for people in Surrey and West Sussex is holding a 20-mile (32.1km) walk to raise money and to allow walkers to remember family and friends who have passed away.

The St Catherine’s Hospice event is taking place in Horsham on Saturday from 20:00 BST where those taking part can walk 20, 13, seven or two miles (32.1, 20.9, 11.2 or 3.2km).

Starting off at the Bridge Leisure Centre in Broadbridge Heath, walkers will be treated to a warm-up before being cheered on throughout their walk by volunteer marshals.

Emma Butler, fundraiser at St Catherine’s, said: "Whether you’re walking to honour someone you love, support our hospice, or to get out and catch up with friends, you’ll be doing something incredible."

There will be refreshment stops and an opportunity for people walking in memory of someone they love to remember them by sharing a story, picture, or thought on a memory wall.

People can also light a candle in a remembrance area on the seven, 13 and 20-mile routes.

In 2023, 575 people took part in the walk and raised more than £115,000 as they were cheered on by more than 80 volunteers.