Am reaching the age where more people I know are impacted by health issues. So, I’m walking this with a few friends in memory of a woman called Carly Hunt. She lost her battle with cancer last year. So here’s to doing something, no matter how small, to try to make that struggle easier for whoever faces it.

If you can spare a few pennies, please help me on my way.

Sue Ryder Starlight Hike is a series of 5k or 10k walks this October. They provide an opportunity to get together with family and friends under the stars to celebrate the life of someone special and help ensure no one faces death or grief alone.

Every year our Sue Ryder Nurses and bereavement professionals provide care and support to thousands of people facing their darkest days. But we can't do it without you.

Through sponsorship, you can help make every step count towards compassionate and expert end-of-life care and grief support for families in need.

£6 could pay for favourite breakfast for a patient being cared for in one of our hospices.

£30 could fund an hour of expert care, so our Sue Ryder doctors and nurses can help manage patients’ pain and symptoms. 

£75 could help provide a vital Online Bereavement Counselling Service for someone who needs reassurance guidance and support.