Hospice Walk in aid of Oakhaven in Lymington raises over £30,000 to date

A band of 200 walkers took part in The Hospice Walk along 26 miles of coastline from Lymington to Poole, raising more than £30,000.

The event was In aid of Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington, and participants could choose to do either seven, 13 or 26 miles.

Bright sunshine meant there was a huge turnout for the fundraiser, which has so far raised a £32,000 with more money expected.

As well as paying a registration fee, walkers were asked to raise additional sponsorship.

A spokesperson for Oakhaven said: “Each and every penny will go to someone receiving end-of-life care.”

Only 10% of the annual running costs of the hospice are provided for, with 90% having to be raised by charity events and shops, gifts in wills, investments, and the company Oakhaven Care.

Pennyfarthing Homes sponsored the walk, saying that as a family business it “prides itself on working closely with the communities in which we build”.