Care worker Kathryn Day, 25, from Westgate will be taking part in Pilgrims Hospices Night to Shine walk in Broadstairs this month to remember her grandad Victor Day.
Birchington resident Victor, who worked at Steelcase plc in Margate for over 40 years, was cared for by the team at Pilgrims Hospice in Margate.
Kathryn said: “Grandad was cared for on the ward for a while then Pilgrims staff did everything they could to help him return home at the end of his life as he had wanted.
“They supported us as a family as well as Grandad with visits from the nurses several times a day. We can not thank them enough and wanted to raise as much money as we can to help others that might need their care.”
Kathryn will be joined by family and friends on the 8k route from Broadstairs Pavilion in Harbour Street on September 30, setting off at 7pm.
One of those taking part is Kathryn’s four-year-old daughter Willow. Kathryn said: “Willow and Grandad were very very close. She was the apple of his eye, she has lost her hero. Grandad adored here, he really was one in a million.”
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‘A Night to Shine’ is Pilgrims Hospices new sponsored 5k, 8k or 10k walk in Ashford, Broadstairs and Canterbury.
At each town walkers will enjoy music, a party atmosphere, energetic warm up and lots more, before setting off simultaneously into the evening at 7pm; amid a sea of lantern light.
There will also be a quiet pause, during which supporters can remember loved ones. Everyone who takes part will receive a memory lantern with their registration pack.
Whether you walk in memory of someone special or simply to show your support, lanterns can be personalised to bring along on the evening.
Entry
Standard entry is £15 (£12 under 18’s) and includes a t-shirt, lantern, medal and more.
Pre registration will close on September 24.
You can register in person on the night for £20 for adults and £15 under 18s. All under 3s go free.
Visit www.pilgrimshospices.org/shine or call 01227 782 062.