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Join University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity for a fun-filled day at their biggest event of the year on Saturday 17 September in the stunning historic grounds of Upton Country Park.

Participants will once again raise money for local hospitals by taking part in a 3km, 5km or 10km sponsored walk for a ward or department close to their hearts.

Karen Allman, chief people officer at University Hospitals Dorset said

“Following the last two years this is a great opportunity to support your local hospitals and NHS staff by walking to raise money for the hospital charity. I will be attending with colleagues and am looking forward to another great event”

Upton Country Park and House will serve as a stunning backdrop to the day. After the walk, participants will be treated to a free gourmet burger courtesy of Rapid Relief UK as well as plenty of entertainment with live funk and soul music from hospital band, The Late Shift, a live performance from the UK’s award winning local contemporary choir, The Rock Choir.

The event also offers the opportunity to support local crafters with a local-makers market of over 20 stalls selling unique hand-made gifts and plants.

For families there will be balloon art, face painting, ice cream and our own Gully Bear will be making a special appearance.

You can even bring your dogs along for this truly family friendly day out.

In 2021, 250 people came together to celebrate our local Hospitals at Walk for Wards, raising over £12,700. Perhaps you have a loved one undergoing treatment, a personal experience of receiving care at our hospitals or want to say thank you to NHS heroes who’ve gone above and beyond to deliver exceptional care - whatever inspires you to get out and walk for our wards, we can’t wait to welcome you all.

All three of our routes are accessible for all ages and abilities.

Tickets cost £15 for adults, £10 for children and under 5s go free. Take advantage of our family ticket offer and register two adults and up to four children for just £40.

Every participant will be automatically entered into our prize draw for a hamper of hand-made gifts kindly donated by our stall holders.

Register today at https://uhdcharity.enthuse.com/cf/walk-for-wards-2022

Walk for Wards 2022 is sponsored by Coles Miller Solicitors.