A MALVERN Hiking Challenge has raised almost £2,000 to help provide essential specialist disability equipment for children.
Ten people decided to take on the guided challenge to explore the Malvern Hills to raise funds for Newlife, a charity for disabled children, with two routes available to choose.
The longer route meant walking end to end of the Malvern Ridge and back again, clocking up 18 miles, while the shorter route took hikers just the one way, with transport arranged to take them back to the start after their nine mile trek.
Jo Duggan, Newlife’s director of fundraising and marketing said: “It was a really great day with lots of fun and some fantastic views.
“We also got a lot of satisfaction from knowing that we were raising money for a great cause, which helped to keep us motivated when the going got a bit tough or we started to feel tired.
“And of course, It’s a great feeling to be able to help disabled children and their families receive the specialist equipment and support they need.
“Applications for some of Newlife’s services have double in the past year, so fundraising for the equipment disabled children need has never been more vital.
“Equipment such as buggies, wheelchairs, beds and car seats can be life changing as they allow children to safely leave hospital, go to school, attend medical appointments or make the most of every moment.”
Visit newlifecharity.co.uk/fundraising-events/ or contact the team on 01543 468 888 or at [email protected] for more information.
