On a warm Saturday evening on 29 June, the 16th annual Starlight Walk hosted by Prospect Hospice lit up Swindon’s streets with a record-breaking turnout and fundraising success.
This year’s event saw over 760 enthusiastic participants donning their brightest attire to walk in support of the charity, raising an astonishing £110,000 and counting.
The much-loved event featured new 10k and 15k routes that started and finished at The Deanery Acadamy CE school in Witchlestowe, giving a fresh experience for returning walkers and newcomers alike.
The Ministry of Samba set the festive tone with their vibrant rhythms, rallying the crowd with infectious energy and the walkers enjoyed an energetic warm-up before they set off.
A poignant remembrance area was set up in the Town Gardens, offering participants a peaceful space to honour and remember loved ones.
Lucy Adams walked in memory of her grandmother who was cared for by Prospect Hospice said: This was my first time joining the Starlight Walk and it was such an amazing experience. The route was beautiful, the Samba band got everyone in high spirits and the remembrance area was a touching tribute. I’m already looking forward to next year’s walk!”
The combination of fun, community spirit, and heartfelt moments made this year’s Starlight Walk truly unforgettable.
Jeremy Lune, CEO at Prospect Hospice shared his excitement about the event’s success: “We are absolutely blown away with the turnout and the incredible amount raised during this year’s Starlight Walk. The community’s support has been overwhelming, and every step taken by our walkers helps us to provide vital care and support to people living with a terminal illness. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved – from participants to volunteers and sponsors – for making this night so special.”
For more information about Prospect Hospice and how you can get involved in future events, please visit www.prospect-hospice.net
The event was sponsored by Imagine Cruising.
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About Prospect Hospice
Prospect Hospice is a charity providing end of life care to people 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission.
The hospice provides all its services free of charge to patients and this is made possible thanks to generous donations from the community it serves which raises 75% of the £8million it costs each year to operate.
Patient support is delivered in a variety of ways, tailored to the needs of the individual.
Specialist teams provide clinical, emotional and practical support to patients and their families delivered at the hospice in Wroughton, Swindon, and in people’s homes.
Prospect Hospice was founded in 1980 and serves a community of more than 300,000 people in Swindon and north east Wiltshire, including Royal Wootton Bassett, Marlborough and Pewsey, plus Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.
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