Lancaster hospice’s Moonlight Walk turned ‘ruby red’ for charity’s 40th anniversary

This year the St John’s Hospice’s Moonlight Walk turned ‘ruby red' to celebrate the charity’s 40th anniversary.

The standard 16km route took participants around some of the sights of Lancaster and Morecambe at night, and for the first time, a shorter 8km route was introduced.

imitating the dog projected messages from participants onto the castle and Lancaster Castle, the Millennium Bridge, t-shirts and accessories were all red this year.

Lily Knight, fundraiser at St John’s Hospice, said “Thank you again to everyone who makes the Moonlight Walk so special! Whether you walked, sponsored a walker or volunteered, you have all made this such a magical night!

"This is our biggest fundraising event of the year and it always shows how supportive this incredible community is.

"The money raised tonight will support so many patients in the Hospice and in patients’ homes, which is so rewarding. I hope everyone involved in the Moonlight Walk, from participants to corporate sponsors know the difference they have made to patients and families during one of the most difficult times anybody can face.”

So far, the Moonlight Walk has raised over £80,000 for hospice care across North Lancashire, the South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire, with lots of money still coming in.