I had planned to join in on the Manchester Midnight Wall in April in aid of St Ann’s Hospice but the world pandemic that is Covid-19 saw it being postponed. It was rescheduled for June but as it is still not safe to have a large event the charity have asked those who have signed up to do their own individual walks instead! 

So, in the month of June it is my mission to do a 10k walk on behalf of this wonderful charity and here’s my reason why ...

My beloved mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer two years ago and despite giving the biggest fight, she was finally taken from us on the 24th January 2020, 4 weeks after her husband had passed.

Mum refused to allow her diagnosis to bring her down and her sheer determination allowed us to keep her with us for much longer than was expected.

She received treatment and care from a number of people but it was the support, comfort and care she received at the end of her life at St Ann's Hospice that touched our hearts more than anything.

They put a smile back on her face despite the pain and frustration she was experiencing; the little home comforts that made the care go from clinical to personal. From the volunteers, domestic staff, kitchen staff to the nurses and doctors - each and every person made my mum's final two weeks the most comfortable and dignified that they could possibly be. Not only did they look after mum, they also supported and looked after the family as well. Angels in disguise and a facility that my sister and I will feel forever indebted to.

St Ann's Hospice relies on charitable donations to keep their doors open and they need £20,000 a day to do this. The current climate means that donations have dropped significantly and they urgently need more fund to continue the work that they do.

Please therefore help us to help this wonderful charity to continue the important work they do for the local community who have life limiting illnesses. The cost of a pint or two or a bottle of wine will make a massive difference to the people using St Ann's ... I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support xxx

Information from St Ann's :

Our flagship fundraising event, the sponsored Manchester Midnight Walk, is back for its fourteenth year, and will take place on Friday 24th April. The 10k moonlit walk starts and finishes at the beautiful Manchester Cathedral, and we're sticking with the wildly popular bee theme for 2020!With a wonderful local band, the famous Rock Choir and the one and only Mr Motivator leading the warm up, we cant wait to see all of our supporters fired up and ready to hit the street course for St Ann's.By signing up and pledging to raise at least £100 you will be making a difference to all those we help living with a life limiting illness in the greater Manchester community. Thank you for your support and we h