Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2013/January 2014 | Page 30

THE HOSPICE

Latest news and information from
the Earl Mountbatten Hospice...

Walk this way...
Walk the Wight is now the biggest fundraising event on the
Island, and many individual achievements were celebrated at
the Walk the Wight Awards night.
More than 10,500 people Walked the Wight in 2013, raising a
fantastic £229,664.33 for patient care at the Hospice.
Dani Johnson from Fundraising said: “Thanks to everyone
who has supported us. We look forward to seeing you again in
2014!”
* Walk the Wight 2014 is on Sunday May 11. You can register
from Friday 3 January at www.iwhospice.org

Thank you schools!
In 2013, 54 schools Walked the Wight,
and Shanklin Church of England Primary
raised the most money. Head Girl Ellie
Baker, 10, and Head Boy Cameron
Cooke, 10, were presented
with a trophy at the Walk the Wight
Awards 2013. Congratulations and many
thanks to all the children who support
the Hospice.

Remember someone special
You are warmly invited to the Hospice’s
Lights of Love services being held
across the Island this Christmas.
These are very special services to
commemorate the lives of people
who have meant so much to us over
the years. Candles will be lit and
there will be prayers, hymns and
inspirational readings. The dates are
on the Hospice’s website, so please
come and remember your loved ones,
in a supportive and understanding
environment.

Welcome visitors
Children are visiting the Hospice
as part of a new Schools’ Project. A
spokeswoman said: “The children

and patients get on so well, it’s
lovely to watch.”
“Thank you for supporting the
Earl Mountbatten Hospice and
helping people with life-shortening
conditions. The patients and staff
wish you a happy and peaceful
2014.”
Tina Harris, Chief Executive