\n The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity is inviting the community to its Twilight Walk, a fundraising event taking place on Friday, May 15, in support of breast cancer patients and their families.\n<\/p>\n
\n The event promises a vibrant evening of fundraising and community spirit, with participants encouraged to dress in neon, glitter, and fancy dress as they walk along Bournemouth seafront.\n<\/p>\n
\n Sparkle, shine, support: Step into action for breast cancer patients at the Twilight Walk (Image: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity)\n<\/p>\n
\n Aurelia Chliwna, public fundraising officer for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, said: “Every day at University Hospitals Dorset, our NHS colleagues witness the reality of breast cancer on our community in scans, clinics and recovery rooms.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The Twilight Walk is our chance to show up in glitter, pink and neon to show patients and their loved ones they\u2019re not alone.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Every pound raised goes straight back into improving patient care and comfort.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Join the Twilight Walk and help us build a brighter future for everyone affected by breast cancer in our community.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The walk offers 3km, 5km, and 10km routes from Bournemouth towards Southbourne, all of which are accessible to people of most abilities and suitable for families and buggies.\n<\/p>\n
\n Funds raised will support enhancements that go “above and beyond” standard NHS funding, directly benefiting breast cancer patients and their loved ones.\n<\/p>\n
\n Past support has enabled the charity to purchase additional scanning equipment, provide specialised mastectomy bras, and fund extra training for breast cancer team staff.\n<\/p>\n
\n This year\u2019s Twilight Walk is sponsored by Barchester Healthcare and Lester Aldridge solicitors.\n<\/p>\n
\n Michelle Venn, home services advisor at Barchester Healthcare\u2019s Parley Place care home, said: “As a care home group, we care for people every day; and at Barchester, we are committed to caring beyond our walls.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Sponsoring the Twilight Walk for a second year alongside University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity reflects our dedication and support to standing side by side with our community.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Walking and sponsoring this event gives our team members and our residents a chance to honour those who have been affected by breast cancer and do our bit to show that they are not alone.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Sparkle, shine, support: Step into action for breast cancer patients at the Twilight Walk (Image: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity)\n<\/p>\n
\n Parisa Jones, partner at Lester Aldridge, said: “We are incredibly proud to support University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity\u2019s Twilight Walk and the vital work it does for people affected by breast cancer across our local community.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Events like this bring people together in such a positive and uplifting way while raising funds that make a real difference to patient care.”\n<\/p>\n
\n To sign up for the Twilight Walk, visit the UHD charity website.\n<\/p>\n
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