Over £10,000 has been raised for a popular Cumbrian charity following its flagship fundraising event.
Walkers from across the county and further afar gathered in Keswick on Friday June 21 for the Skiddaw Summit at Sunset event, to raise vital funds for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland.
An inspirational 33 intrepid walkers, and four dogs, all met in the centre of Keswick kindly welcomed by the hospitality of the Keswick Cricket Club.
The weather was a warm and the excited walkers all prepared for the arduous challenge ahead which involved walking to the fourth highest mountain in England with the hope of watching the sunset before descending down under darkness with head torches all under the guidance of Lakeland Mountain Guides.
Julie Blundell (head of fundraising and marketing at Hospice at Home) then followed with passionate thank you to all the walkers for what they were aiming to accomplish this evening and how each and every walker would be making a difference.
The walkers had already raised over £10,000 and Julie reminded them of the people that they were helping and how every step they walked would be helping within the community. Their efforts will go towards Hospice at Home Clinical Team, who provide day and night nursing care, respite provision, bereavement counselling and so much more.
After a sunny team photo, the 33 walkers and four dogs set off, accompanied by the mountain guides and with their delicious brownies in hand donated by Greggs Bakery of Penrith to give energy along the way. After climbing the 10 miles and 3054 feet in tough conditions, the walkers arrived at the summit, but were sadly denied a sunset picture due to the cloudy conditions at the top.
Hospice at Home said: "Each participant had definitely agreed a challenge had been completed on the evening and although tired all were cheery and had been inspired by the other walkers to complete, it was a magnificent team effort.
"Without these kind supporters, Hospice at Home couldn't continue to provide free care and support to patients and their families within the home."
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