A bit late in the day - just wanting some good luck/keep warm vibes for tonight!
Doing a midnight memorial walk tonight, 7 miles starting at midnight (hence its name!) through Bristol city centre to raise money for Children's Hospice Southwest.
The funds will go towards a respite centre my cousin used to go to - he sadly passed away nearly 10 years ago aged 14 from a genetic illness whereby he was severely mentally and physically disabled. There are a lot of my family involved tonight, including his parents and sister - plus other aunties, cousins and such like.
The walk itself is only for women but male family members are helping with stewarding, giving out things etc. The evening starts with a memorial service whereby we all light a (non-floaty) lantern decorated with the name of the loved one/s we wish to remember on it. We're walking in memory not only of my cousin, but also our Grandparents and anybody else people have lost.
It sets to be an interesting and probably emotional evening but I'm really looking forward to it. Definitely taking layers as it's supposed to get down to about 4c, brrrrr :cold:
Doing a midnight memorial walk tonight, 7 miles starting at midnight (hence its name!) through Bristol city centre to raise money for Children's Hospice Southwest.
The funds will go towards a respite centre my cousin used to go to - he sadly passed away nearly 10 years ago aged 14 from a genetic illness whereby he was severely mentally and physically disabled. There are a lot of my family involved tonight, including his parents and sister - plus other aunties, cousins and such like.
The walk itself is only for women but male family members are helping with stewarding, giving out things etc. The evening starts with a memorial service whereby we all light a (non-floaty) lantern decorated with the name of the loved one/s we wish to remember on it. We're walking in memory not only of my cousin, but also our Grandparents and anybody else people have lost.
It sets to be an interesting and probably emotional evening but I'm really looking forward to it. Definitely taking layers as it's supposed to get down to about 4c, brrrrr :cold: