Why We're Doing This

My friends and I are embarking on a circumnavigation of the outskirts of Bristol to raise money for St Peter's Hospice. The hospice cared for my husband James in the two weeks before he died in March 2012 from bowel cancer, aged just 33. 

The care and support the hospice provided not just for James and I but for our families and friends too was very special indeed. We're determined to do everything we can to raise money and awareness about this essential service for Bristol and the surrounding areas.

St Peter's Hospice is Bristol's only adult hospice caring for local people with incurable illnesses. The Hospice costs over £6.5million per year to run yet the NHS contributes just 25% of this. All care is provided free of charge so fundraising is vital to ensure that this can continue into the future.

Our charity walks will take place thoughout 2013 and two or more of our (ever-expanding) team will complete each leg. 

Since March 2012 over £17,000 has been raised for St Peter's through events organised by James' family, friends and colleagues and we want to increase that as much as possible in 2013.

James was a keen hiker so he certainly would have approved of our chosen challenge.

I hope you enjoy our blog posts. You can sponsor us at any time: www.justgiving.com/walkforjames 

We're looking forward to the adventures ahead!