Do you want to sparkle and shine through the city with your friends and family this summer?
St Ann’s Hospice is excited to be back this year’s Manchester Midnight Walk on Friday 9th June!
They’re calling for you to get your friends, family or colleagues together and join their iconic 10km walk through Manchester city centre and event party, complete with live entertainment and a DJ at Manchester Cathedral.
This year the theme is glitter and glow, so make sure you have your glow sticks and neon face paint so you can be seen from miles away!
Schoolboy Harley Stevens was too young to take part in last year’s Manchester Midnight Walk so he walked the route with his dad, James, a few hours before the official start time.
They were remembering James’ mum Susan, who spent time at St Ann’s in August 2021 before she sadly died aged 60. James has raised thousands for various charities while completing challenges like the Midnight Walk and multiple marathons.
James Stevens, Harley’s dad, says: “The hospice staff were brilliant and so lovely. It never felt like it was an effort for them to offer that support. When Mum died we decided we wanted to do something and make a positive out of a negative.
“Harley needed to be 11 for the Midnight Walk which is why we set off early, wearing No 1 and No 2 bibs. It was absolutely brilliant walking through the streets of Manchester.”
The sponsorship you raise will help the hospice to keep providing specialist care to people affected by life-limiting illnesses across Greater Manchester.
Sarah Wolstenholme, Events Fundraiser at St Ann’s Hospice, says: “We’re extremely excited to be holding the Manchester Midnight Walk at the iconic Manchester Cathedral. This year we’re encouraging everyone to dress up, the possibilities are endless for how glittery and glowing you could be!
“In the last 17 years our Manchester Midnight Walk’s have raised over £2.3 million to help our patients and the families we support. We can’t wait to light up the streets of Manchester with you on Friday 9th June!”
There are many options for signing up for the Midnight Walk, don’t wait to get your hands on an early bird ticket for just £15 (adult), £10 (under 18s) or £10 (group rate), which are only available until 31st March.
You can find more information and sign up online at www.sah.org.uk/mmw or call 0161 498 3631.
