THESE pupils at Barlow Church of England Primary School, near Selby, are getting ready to help York’s St Leonard’s Hospice with a fundraising walk.
Barlow Primary is one of the schools that have signed up to take part in the hospice’s Birthday Walks during June to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of St Leonard’s. Schools plan their walks within their own grounds or in the local area, and can involve parents and grandparents or the wider local community.
Hospice mascot Lenny Bear has promised to lead as many of the walks as he can. Everyone who walks will be sponsored, and half the money raised will be donated to the hospice, while the rest goes to the school.
To help the schools, St Leonard’s will provide posters, sponsor forms, name stickers and certificates, and there will be information about the Hospice suitable for both children and adults.
A member of the hospice staff (in addition to Lenny) will also be at the walks.
To find out more about the Birthday Walks phone the hospice on 01904 77 77 77.
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