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Huddersfield Town fans are urged to do a 35-mile walk to an away game to raise money for one of Huddersfield’s most-loved charities.
The 2024/25 Walk4Pounds challenge is called Wander 2 Wanderers which gives a pretty big clue to the destination … Bolton Wanderers for the Sky Bet League One match on Saturday, September 14.
The event will raise vital funds and awareness for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Brackenhall.
The trek across the Pennines will include an overnight stay in Bury after 25 miles with the final 10 miles to the Toughsheet Community Stadium on the day of the game which kicks off at 3pm.
If people are unable to do the full 35 miles they can join the trekkers for the last 10 from Bury. All the walkers will take part in a celebratory lap of honour back at the John Smith’s Stadium before the home game against Northampton Town on September 21.
Huddersfield Town ambassador Andy Booth said: “Wander 2 Wanderers is the most ambitious walk we have ever organised and the very first to incorporate an overnight stay. We know that 35 miles won’t be for everyone so we’re happy to have the short 10 mile option also available.
“For anybody who has never taken part in one of our walks and are thinking of doing so for the first time, I can assure you that you’ll have an amazing time on both days.
“Although undeniably tough, you’ll feel a huge sense of accomplishment taking those final steps into Bolton on Saturday afternoon, especially knowing that it’s all been for such a good cause.
“We will make the most of that overnight stop too with my old teammate Iain Dunn joining us to host another of his interactive quizzes. Always a laugh with some great prizes to be won, you’ll have the chance to ask us both about our time with Town afterwards too.”
Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice chief executive Gareth Pierce added: “We support families facing or living with the loss of their child across West Yorkshire – no family should have to face the loss of their child alone.
“That’s why we not only provide expert clinical care and therapy but also a helping hand, listening ear and a place for families to be together to make the most of every moment.
“We start with what each family needs, offering them tailored support, and we’re always looking for pioneering new ways to support children and families. In doing so, we make a difference that lasts a lifetime.”
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What you need to know if you want to take part
The deadline to register for the walks is 5pm on Tuesday, August 27.
Long Walk: To take part you will need to provide a £75 registration fee and raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship money. Participants must be over the age of 18.
Short Walk: You’ll need to provide a £25 registration fee and raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship money. The shorter 10 mile route has no age restrictions but all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and parental consent will be needed for all under 18s taking part.
The registration fees include an exclusive branded event T-shirt, armband, refreshments, snacks and drinks during the walk along with medical support throughout.
For those doing the long walk the price also includes bed and breakfast in a shared twin room at The Village Hotel, Bury with an evening buffet and interactive quiz with Iain Dunn. It also includes coach travel back from Bolton after the match.
For those doing the short walk the price includes coach travel from the John Smith’s Stadium to Bury and back from Bolton to the John Smith’s Stadium.
The registration fee does not include a match ticket for Bolton Wanderers vs Huddersfield Town, but those who have signed up for the walk will be guaranteed the opportunity to buy a ticket for the fixture.
The club is keen to thank Milnsbridge-based Stotts coaches which is providing coach travel for all the entrants.
Participants will be emailed with full event details which will include timings, the route and fundraising information. To provide an early indication, the 35 mile walk will begin at roughly 8am on Friday, September 13 with the final 10 miles on Saturday, September 14 starting from 9.30am. Fundraising for the event will be organised via the Just Giving platform.
To register for the walks click on this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/92RMVWP
Written by ANDY HIRST who runs his own Yorkshire freelance journalism agency AH! PR (https://ah-pr.com/) specialising in press releases, blogging, website content and copywriting.
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