Myton Hospices asking Warwickshire residents to join its virtual fundraising event

The Myton Hospices is asking residents across Warwickshire to get involved with its virtual fundraising event.

On Saturday October 17, the hospices, who provide care to terminally ill patients across Coventry and Warwickshire, free of charge, will be hosting their Glow for Myton event.

The event was originally due to take place in March but due to Government ruling, it had to be postponed.

To help raise vital funds that the hospice needs to continue providing the help and care it offers, the hospice is asking the community to walk, jog or run 5km on or before October 17

On the evening of the event, participants and supporters are invited by the charity to enjoy a host of entertainment virtually.

This will include musical performances, a cocktail making class, a stand up comedian and a Zumba session.

Housing developer Taylor Wimpey Midlands have also stepped up to help Myton Hospices by donating £500 towards the Glow for Myton event.

Rebecca Richards, acting events fundraising manager, said: “We are excited to come together for a feel-good event in support of Myton, even though it will be virtually.

"The safety of our participants, volunteers, suppliers and staff is always our priority however we are so please this event can still go ahead.

“We want to say thank you to Taylor Wimpey for their kind donation to the Glow for Myton event.

"We rely hugely on kind donations such as this, and it has meant we are closer to our target total amount to help continue the services we offer.”

Ben Walker, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey Midlands, said: “Supporting local community events such as the Glow for Myton run means a great deal to us.

"The hard work and effort put to organise an event, especially currently, is considerable and we are thrilled to hear that the donation has helped to make it happen.”

To find more about the Glow for Myton event, how to sign up and how to support the Myton Hospices, go to: https://www.mytonhospice.org/