Lions Festive Charity Walk
in aid of the
Teenage Cancer Trust, fly2help, Parkinson’s Disease Society & local causes
Baddesley Clinton National Trust House
(5 miles from junction 5 M42) (map)
from 10.00am Monday 28th December 2009 - Tuesday 28th December 2010 now confirmed
17th Festive Walk All Time Record
We were delighted when extra publicity coupled with ideal walking conditions brought out record crowds of walkers for our Festive Walk on the Monday after Christmas
Over 850 people set off with a choice of 4, 8 or 10 mile sign-posted walks around Baddesley Clinton. Over £4,000 was received in donations to Teenage Cancer Trust, Parkinson’s Disease Society, fly2help and local Lions causes during the day, and we are hopeful that those collecting sponsorship will eventually double this figure
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The snowy weather over Christmas and with more forecast for the following days seemed to motivate people to take advantage of the freezing cold but dry day, with many tackling the longer 8 & 10 mile sign-posted routes this year. Many locals who turn up every year and others that travel from further afield say it’s great to get out and get some good fresh country air and walk off the Christmas pudding with friends and family. Afterwards walkers enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies with the Lions. We thank the National Trust for allowing us to use Baddesley Clinton NT House which provides a great setting for the Festive Walks
Some of the Dorridge Scouts with families & friends set off past the church at Baddesley Clinton
Unable to join us on the day? Why not download the route map 2009 and follow the routes at your leisure
Would you like to make a donation? Print off a form now and submit it with your cheque
Next December our Festive Walk comes of age. Please join us on Tuesday 28th December (t.b.c). Put it on your calendar now and bring along your friends and family
If you would like to walk one of our Festive Walks why not print off the last 4 now:
We are grateful that all the costs of staging last December’s Festive Walk were covered by generous support of Lexus Birmingham, Sunrise Senior Living of Knowle, John Shepherd, Johnsons Volvo & Tesco. Every £ raised will be forwarded to the nominated charities and other local causes.
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If you know of a company who may like to sponsor this event in the future please get in touch
Parkinson’s Disease Society
There are almost 11,000 people in the West Midlands with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative brain condition affecting everyday movements such as walking, talking and swallowing. One in twenty of these people are under the age of 40, have young children and a promising career at the time of diagnosis. There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease and no way to halt its progression.
Entirely funded by voluntary donations, the Parkinson’s Disease Society provides emotional, practical, financial and medical support to people with Parkinson’s and their families. The Society is also the UK’s leading non-commercial funder of research into Parkinson’s, searching for improved treatments and ultimately a cure.
Teenage Cancer Trust
Teenage Cancer Trust ensures that every young person with cancer and their family receives the best possible care and professional support.
The charity is running a £1million appeal in the West Midlands to help build a specialist teenage cancer unit for 13 – 16 year olds. The six bed unit at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, will compliment the recently refurbished unit at the University Hospital for older teenagers and young people up to 24. Teenage Cancer Trust will also be enhancing a ward and providing recreational facilities at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital – ultimately providing young people from the West Midlands with some of the best facilities and options in the country.
fly2help
Turning Ordinary Days into Extraordinary Adventures!
Via the medium of flight, fly2help works with families, individuals, groups and like-minded charities to stretch physical, mental and emotional boundaries that have been set by life trauma or tragedy.
fly2help is committed to supporting anyone who could benefit, regardless of age or circumstance, typically supporting the terminally ill, chronically sick and bereaved. In addition, there are those who simply need a life boost; including those who face neglect and abuse, and those facing exclusion from society on a regular basis as a result of mental ill-health, sickness, disability, injury or financial deprivation.
Local causes
We shall also retain upto 30% of the proceeds from this year’s event for locally identified causes. If you know of such a worthy cause, please let us know