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This is Wellness Walk's first ever fundraising event - we're hoping you've arrived here because you want to support the work we do - there's more about why it matters further down.
The Cross Bay Walk - 1st June 2024
One of the most famous walks in the UK.
We'll be crossing Morecambe Bay by walking across the estuary from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands - but its not as simple as that....at low tide we'll walk out in to the middle of the bay to find a secret sandbank that lets us make a sharp turn and make our way safely to the finish. We'll wade through shin deep waters as we walk barefoot (or in spare trainers etc) on golden sands - and all the time there'll be Wellness Walks volunteers and the safety folk from Guide-over-the-Sands on hand to navigate and keep us safe (there are two support vehicles with us).
In total we'll walk a around eight miles - hopefully making new friends along the way, seeing some spectacular views and making happy memories.
Why it matters....
How often have you had a bad day and thought "I just need to go for a walk...."
When did you last really just want to be heard? Have someone really listen to you? Talk to someone about your worries?
Wellness Walks make those potentially life-changing things happen.
There are two simple facts at the heart of every Wellness Walk;
- Wellness Walks are always totally free to anyone feeling low.
- Wellness Walks are always led by fully qualified leaders who've been specifically trained to be empathetic and supportive.
But; the reality is those things cost - as an organisation we need to be able to cover recruitment, training, supporting and empowering our leaders - there's insurance, websites, professional fees, fuel...like any organisation the list goes on and on. We're able to fund some of this ourselves via commercial activities and grants - but as we grow we've looked for ways to be less reliant on grants, we asked our participants and supporters and they all said they wanted to help - so in 2024 we're launching our first ever fundraising event.
The ticket cost simply covers our outlay for walk safety, promotion etc - for this event to be a success we really need our wonderful supporters (that's you!) to raise some sponsorship, to encourage some donations.
Obviously we can't control the weather - but we can promise that the Cross Bay walk will be wonderful whatever - a day you'll remember for years to come, a day where you also made a real difference to lots of peoples lives.
Thank you.
