Newspaper Article 5

Night-time walk for fundraisers


Over 200 people of all ages set off into the dark at 5:30 am yesterday morning, in the quest to raise money for Saint Michael's Hospice, which helps sick children and their families. The determined walkers met up at the local village hall in Ripon, where they then completed a six mile route, raising a fantastic £1,042. The group consisted of children from four years old, like enthusiastic Jago Taylor from Sawley who completed the walk with his parents. 35-year-old Lee Farline from Ripon said he "didn't mind getting up early" and added that "my mum will be very proud". His mother spent a lot of time with the hospice and Lee and his family walked in her memory. The walk was very successful indeed, and Saint Michael's are planning to use the money on more accommodation suites for the families of the poorly children.