Bath-based estate agent Savills has announced it will continue its support of local charity RUHX’s flagship fundraising event, the Walk of Life, as its main sponsor.
The Bath Savills team
The event will be held on Saturday 20th May 2023 and aims to promote healthy living while reducing pressure on hospitals.
Savills, which has now sponsored the Walk of Life for two years, enables RUHX to support the local community through funds raised during the walk.
RUHX is the official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Alistair Heather, Head of Savills Bath said: “It is a privilege to sponsor this fantastic initiative in support of such an important part of our community here in Bath.
“Those who live locally know just how vital the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath is to our city, and our team is no exception, with most of us having experienced its services first-hand.
“We have supported the Walk of Life for several years now and are excited to return as headline sponsor this year, and looking forward to getting our walking boots muddy on the very pretty canal route.”
Every year, hundreds of people take to the Kennet & Avon canal in support of the RUH.
The walk will start from Bishops Cannings, just outside of Devizes, and continue along the canal path through to Bradford-on-Avon and finish in central Bath.
Participants can choose to join for the full 26.2-mile walk or a 10-mile walk in the afternoon, starting at Bradford-on-Avon.
Funds raised by the event will go to the area of greatest need in the hospital, unless walkers choose to fundraise for a particular ward or department which they are passionate about supporting.
RUHX helps to fund innovative new technologies and collaborate with groups tackling health inequalities.
People interested in participating can visit the RUHX website for more information and to sign up.
