WIGTOWN’S Bladnoch Park will be the venue for a very important fundraising event this summer.
Teams can be made up of friends, relatives or work colleagues and there is no age limit for the event as each member only walks for as long as they can manage. Teams can camp overnight or come and go as they please, as long as one member is on the track at all times. An opening ceremony for survivors of cancer including cancer patients, their families and carers will be held, followed by a Candle of Hope ceremony as darkness falls which celebrates survival, gives the opportunity to remember those who have passed away and gives messages of hope to those still undergoing treatment. A closing ceremony will take place at the end of the 24 hours where it will be announced how much money has been raised. Gillian Carey added: “The hard work is the fundraising. This is a fun event where we rekindle old acquaintances and make new friends while enjoying the party atmosphere with live music, games, fundraising and cancer awareness raising activities.” For more information or for a DVD which gives prospective team captains a better idea of what the event is all about, contact Anne Barclay on 07834 693420.
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