Rising and shining for charity
More than 120 fundraisers put their best foot forward for people with disabilities and braved the elements to join us for our annual Sunrise Walk.
More than 120 fundraisers put their best foot forward for people with disabilities and braved the elements to join us for our annual Sunrise Walk.
Spirits were high as fundraisers ranging from groups of colleagues from local businesses, National Star students, families and seasoned walkers, got to know each other as they soaked up the stunning views around the Cotswold Way.
The 13–kilometre circular walk, kindly sponsored by Bevans Chartered Surveyors and Coombes Everitt Architects set off from Ullenwood, Cheltenham, at 5.40am.
Other local businesses stepped up to support the event, including Creed Foodservice who supplied all the food, and volunteered two members of staff, to help with refreshments after the walk.
Staff from St James’s Place, helped to run the registration desk and also took part in the walk itself.
Zigs Exercise were on hand after the walk to offer soothing massages for walkers for a small donation to National Star and Take Five Healthcare participated in the walk, marshalled some of the route and sponsored the event signage.
The Sunrise Walk would not be possible without our dedicated band of volunteer marshalls, many of whom volunteer their time year after year. We salute you for your commitment to National Star!
StarBistro customer Jessica was one of the individual walkers who completed the walk in memory of her husband Clive.
‘My husband Clive died suddenly of a heart attack in January and I decided to complete the Sunrise Walk as I step out and get used to doing my own thing. We both liked StarBistro and came a lot before lockdown. Although he would not have enjoyed taking part in the walk himself, I know he would approve of the cause.’
The event raised more than £14,300 for our charity, helping to transform the lives of young people with disabilities.
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Save the date! Sunrise Walk 2025 will take place on Sunday 6 April 2025. Register your interest by emailing our fundraising team at fundraising@nationalstar.org
