Marie Curie, Sandringham, Saturday 30^th August 2014: 10k twilight walk in stunning grounds

Put Your Best Foot Forward for Marie Curie!

Brush off your walking boots, grab your glow sticks and load up your picnic baskets in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Norfolk Nursing service on, Saturday 30^th August 2014. 2014 marks the first time that Walk Ten, a twilight 10k walk in the stunning grounds of Sandringham, has come to Norfolk, so we are urging as many people as possible from across the county to sign up and support Marie Curie, so that we can care for more terminally ill patients and their families in their own homes. Walk Ten is a sponsored twilight 10k walk which will wind its way through the stunning Norfolk retreat of HM the Queen, beginning at 5.30pm, followed by an after dark picnic, as walkers listen to live music whilst enjoying other live entertainment. The evening culminates with a spectacular fireworks display, as we mark 10pm, the time when the majority of Marie Curie nurses begin their evening shifts, entering homes of terminally ill patients to provide care for them and their families throughout the night. Norfolk Nursing Ambassador, Alexandra Evans, wants as many to encourage as many people as possible to join this year’s event, as she sees first-hand how far every penny raised at Walk Ten goes said; “Most people, if asked, would say they want to be at home when they die, safe in the arms of their loved ones. As well as caring for the patient, a big part of my job involves offering emotional support to their family to try and help them through this difficult time. Everyone should be able to choose where they die when the time comes.” “My job can be sad, funny, frustrating, exhausting, traumatic and sometimes a bit frightening but, it’s always rewarding fulfilling and never depressing. To get such positive feedback from patient’s families confirming that I’ve made a difference to their lives, whilst knowing that I’ve helped their loved one to fulfil their wish to die at home with dignity, makes what I do so rewarding.” “Walk Ten is a wonderful way for families and friends to spend time together, at the same time enjoying some fresh air and beautiful countryside, whilst also knowing that they will be helping Marie Curie nurses like me, care for more terminally ill patients and their families in Norfolk. So please sign up for Walk Ten as you’ll be helping to make it possible for Marie Curie to provide more free hands on care and emotional support, in their own homes, right until the end.” Paul Fleet, Norfolk Community Fundraiser; “Walk 10 is a fantastic day out for family, friends and work colleagues. It is an easy and fun way of raising vital money for the nurses treating terminally ill patients all over Norfolk. This year alone, Marie Curie Nurses aim to offer over 36,000 hours of care and support in excess of 600 patients in the county, so with this year’s walk aiming to generate over £55,000, which equates to nearly 3,000 hours of care, you can see how important this event is to us and the families we care for.” Walk Ten is for all abilities and ages; registration costs £10, with on the night entry costing £20. Under 16’s walk for free and everyone who takes part in Walk Ten receives a Walk Ten t-shirt to wear on the night. It’s also a dog friendly event, so our four legged friends are more than welcome. Registration for the event is now open and people can sign up at www.mariecurie.org.uk/sandringham or by calling 0845 0524184. – About Marie Curie Cancer Care Marie Curie is the leading charity providing care to people with any terminal illness in their own homes or in one of its nine hospices. The charity is also a leader in research into the best ways of caring for people with a terminal illness. In addition to this the charity designs and advises on end of life services and works to ensure that the best possible care and patient choice is at the heart of commissioning end of life care across the UK. All Marie Curie services are completely free of charge. Around 70% of the charity’s income comes from donations with the balance of funds coming from the NHS. For more information visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/sandringham Like us at https://www.facebook.com/MarieCurieEastOfEngland Follow on Twitter @MarieCurie_CWP

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