Residents in Leamington Spa are invited to join the annual Moonlight Walk on Friday 17 April 2026, a major fundraising event held to support the vital work of The Myton Hospices. Starting at the historic Warwick Castle, the walk winds through Warwick town centre and provides a significant opportunity for the community to contribute to the care services that support families across the region.
The event is a crucial part of the hospice’s annual fundraising efforts. While the organisation provides its services free of charge, it faces ongoing financial challenges. With only about 17 to 20% of its funding coming from the National Health Service, the charity must raise over 12 million pounds of its 15 million pound annual budget through donations, fundraising, and retail income. Meeting this goal requires raising more than 1 million pounds every month.
Organisers are aiming to raise 250,000 pounds through this year’s walk, which would be enough to fund the recruitment, training, and salary for five nurses for a year. The event builds on the success of last year, which was a record-breaking effort that raised over 230,000 pounds. To help draw support, acclaimed actor David Bradley, known for his roles in Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, will officially start the walk.
Participants can select between 5km and 10km routes for the evening. Further information about the event and details on how to register can be found via the official hospice website, which is also partnered with Warwick District Council for event coordination.
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