The Forever Friends Appeal, the fundraising charity for Bath’s Royal United Hospitals, has announced Michael Eavis CBE as Ambassador for the 2018 Walk of Life event.
The Glastonbury festival founder will officially mark the start of the Walk of Life event, a 26.2-mile walking marathon that will take place on 12th May 2018. People are encouraged to sign up now to take part.
The Walk of Life is an annual event which starts at The Crown Inn, Bishops Cannings and follows the the Kennet and Avon canal, finishing in Bath.
There is also an option for people to take part in the afternoon and walk the 10 miles from Bradford-On-Avon to Bath.
It was created with and in memory of Vanessa Kyte, who passed away from cancer in 2007. Every year, Vanessa’s family and friends love seeing the Walk grow and help raise even more funds for the cause that was so close to Vanessa’s heart.
This year, 500 people from across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire took part and raised funds for the Appeal and a record amount was raised, over £130,000 by individuals and corporate sponsorship for the Appeal’s major fundraising campaigns and RUH wards.
Tim Hobbs, Head of Fundraising, The Forever Friends Appeal said: “The Walk of Life is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the life and memories of your loved ones.
“We were overwhelmed by the incredible amount raised this year and are extremely grateful to everyone for their support and making it a sellout.
“We are thrilled to have Michael join us as he is a big supporter of ours and he gave our walkers a great send-off this year. We are really looking forward to next year’s event as it’s one of the Appeal’s highlights in our event calendar.
“Fundraising for the RUH and its patients is vital and the funds are going towards the build of our new Cancer Centre, the new RNHRD and Therapies Centre as well as other departments in the RUH.”
To celebrate the success of this year’s Walk of Life event, The Forever Friends Appeal invited Michael to come and meet James Scott, RUH Chief Executive and staff.
Places for the 2017 Walk of Life sold out months before the event, so to avoid disappointment, interested walkers are invited to sign up on The Forever Friends Appeal website as soon as possible..
General entry places and Corporate Challenge places for business teams for the Walk of Life cost £20 and everyone who signs up will receive a t-shirt, medal and refreshments along the way.
Sign up today at: www.foreverfriendsappeal.co.uk.
