IT IS the walk where sun is always guaranteed, along with the chance to raise funds for the Thames Hospice.
And this year, there are three beautiful routes to choose from at the annual Sunflower Walk which takes place on Sunday, September 10.
This year, participants will be able to purchase a beautiful metal sunflower in memory of their loved one which will be displayed in the Hospice gardens during the day of the Sunflower Walk and for a month following the event. Afterwards, supporters can take their metal sunflower home as a keepsake.
Among the many people who have already signed up is Rachel Bullen who is walking this year in memory of her beloved childminder, Pauline.
Rachel said: “The charity’s Hospice at Home Service gave Pauline her final wish, to die in the comfort of her own home surrounded by those who loved and cared for her deeply. The support Pauline received was invaluable not only to her, but also to myself and to her daughter Helen.
“We cannot thank Thames Hospice enough for everything they did for Pauline and for us. The metal sunflower will be an incredibly special memento that will keep Pauline’s memory alive in our hearts and minds forever.”
Walkers can choose from three stunning routes, including a picturesque waterside 2.5k walk around Bray Lake, a 10k ramble venturing out to Dorney Lake or an exciting and more challenging half marathon route which journeys from the Hospice along the Thames Path to Windsor and back.
To book a place on the Sunflower Walk, sign up at: www.thameshospice.org.uk/sunflower-walk
