Moonlight and Memories Walk 2021

Celebrate life, love and friendship and remember loved ones at St Michael's Hospice Moonlight and Memories Walk, a sponsored 10k coastal walk by the light of the moon. The walk will take you from The White Rock Hotel along to Galley Hill and back again to Grosvenor Gardens. From there you will cross the road and walk up West Hill Road, following the route to end at St Michael's Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea. At the Hospice you will be invited to place your lantern in the gardens and take time to pause, reflect and remember your loved ones.

The Moonlight and Memories Walk is perfect for all the family to enjoy* (even your four-legged friends). **

For your registration fee, you will receive

A paper lantern, which you can decorate in memory of a loved one (and battery-operated tea light for the end of the walk)

Water and a snack at the half way point

A bespoke Moonlight and Memories Walk medal on completion of your 10k walk, kindly sponsored by Stace and Co

Some delicious food at the end of the walk, courtesy of The White Rock Hotel

Support along the way from our wonderful volunteer marshals

Discount if you sign up early. Our early bird price is £15 up until 31st July and £18 thereafter

The first ever chance to become part of an exclusive fundraising club The #250club***

The option to do this event virtually

After the walk, food will be served in the Arthur Easton Centre at St Michaels Hospice.

Please ensure you organise you own transport to and from the event as the walk starts and ends in different locations.

Please note the walk starts at 8pm. Registration opens at 7pm and all walkers must sign out at the beginning of the walk and sign themselves back in at the end of the walk, so we can confirm everyone has returned safely.

There is a warm up at 7.45pm, in front of Hastings Pier

If you would like to help us reach our £15,000 fundraising target for the event, please use the sponsorship form provided with your welcome letter, or visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Stmichaelshospicemoonlightandmemorieswalk2021 to fundraise online.

Did you know the Hospice needs to raise over £14,400 every day to continue to provide our services to the local community?

Please see this link for your Fundraising Pack: http://stmichaelshospice.com/support-us/fundraising-pack

*Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

**Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

Please read the FAQ's below and the Terms and Conditions for full details.

St Michaels Hospice events are organised and operated in line with the latest government advice to provide a COVID-19 secure environment. Please make sure you follow the event rules to help keep everyone safe.

FAQs

Is this a race?

This is not a race. You can walk as fast or as slow as you would like. We have a leader of the walk, who we ask everyone to remain behind, so no one gets lost and we also have a sweeper, who will always remain behind the last person of the walk.

Is the Moonlight and Memories Walk timed?

No, take it at your own pace and make the most of the experience. We suggest self-timing for anyone desiring a finish time.

Can children take part?

Absolutely! This is a family event. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children under 5 years old are free and will receive a lantern, tea light and a certificate. We cannot provide medals for under 5s.

Do I have to raise sponsorship?

Fundraising for this event is highly recommended and each participant will receive a sponsorship form. If you would prefer to gain sponsorship online, please see https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/Stmichaelshospicemoonlightandmemorieswalk2021 for our Moonlight and Memories Walk campaign page. You can sign up to become part of the campaign and help us to reach our £15,000 target. Please note your entry fee only covers the cost of materials and admin for this event.

***If you want to challenge yourself and raise over £250, you will be some of the first to join our exclusive fundraising club, the #250club. If you raise over this amount (not including gift aid or match funding) and have your sponsorship income to us by the end of October 2021, you will receive an exclusive #250club hoodie courtesy of St Michael's Hospice.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, dogs are more than welcome on the walk, although please keep them on a lead. The White Rock Hotel and the Arthur Easton Centre (at St Michaels Hospice) are also dog friendly.

What should I wear?

The event doesn't start until 8pm and it is in September, so it can get chilly. Please make sure you dress appropriately. Trainers or walking shoes are highly recommended for this event. 10k is quite a distance, so clothing and footwear should be practical and comfortable.

Will you have changing rooms or storage?

No, please arrive with limited personal belongings. Any personal items will need to be taken on the walk with you.

Are tickets transferable or refundable?

Tickets for this event are non-transferable and non-refundable.

How will I receive my lantern and medal?

We will send you your paper lantern and tea light in the post, with your welcome information about the event.

All medals will be given at the end of the walk at St Michael's Hospice, Upper Maze Hill, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0JY

Can I keep my lantern?

You can keep your lantern however, you will need to collect it before you leave the event. Please remember where you place it so you can retrieve it easily after the event. Please note there will be a lot of lanterns and we cannot keep track of specific ones. We will not keep the lanterns after the event.

Can I register on the night?

Yes absolutely. Please note we are only able to accept cash on the night of the event, so please do bring some with you.

My question hasnt been answered here, what do I do?

Please email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com or call 01424 456396.