By Joshua Robinson –
Friday 15th March is Garden Re-Leaf Day, this annual fundraising day is the work of the Greenfingers Charity who create therapeutic garden spaces at children’s hospices across the country.
With almost 70 gardens completed since the launch of Greenfingers 24 years ago and a long list of hospices waiting in the wings, Garden Re-Leaf Day plays a pivotal role in raising funds for this charity.
Considered one of the key events in the Garden Re-Leaf roster, the Charity Walk sees supporters new and old don their walking boots as they complete the 12-mile circular route through the natural beauty of West Yorkshire, also known as the ‘Last of the Summer’ country.
Passing by moorlands, riverside paths, pretty villages, and reservoirs, this walk rewards walkers with its start and end point being at The Pickled Pheasant in Holmbridge.
Launched just last year, the North Walk (a similar walk takes place simultaneously in Hertfordshire) sees many suppliers from the local area – and far afield – come together to raise as much money as possible. The event is open to anyone wanting to support the charity, including residents and businesses in the area.
For those unable to participate in the walk, there are plenty of ways to support them. People can sponsor the walkers, donate refreshments along the route, or sponsor the event in return for recognition on the charity’s website and social media channels.
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Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at the Greenfingers Charity, said: “The Garden Re-Leaf Day Charity Walk is such a superb day and we’re so grateful to the people of Holmbridge and the surrounding areas for their incredible hospitality last year. We’re excited to be back and hope that we might welcome some new walkers and supporters of the event this March. We’ve so many ways to get involved so do invite interested parties to get in touch to find out more.”
How to Register:
To get involved in the Garden Re-Leaf Charity Walk, please visit: https://www.
About the Greenfingers Charity:
Greenfingers aims to provide all life-limited children, their families, and carers, within their hospice, emotional support through the power of nature.
The charity creates outdoor spaces for children to enjoy with their family, friends, and siblings, whether through play and fun, or therapeutic rest and relaxation.
The Greenfingers Charity is driven by the belief that time spent outdoors, away from the bedside, can offer children and families under considerable stress a vital opportunity to embrace the benefits of being in the fresh air and engaging with the natural environment.
Greenfingers is committed to creating specially designed, stimulating garden spaces that can bring many benefits to children with life-limiting conditions.
Find out more at www.greenfingerscharity.org.
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