Walk for Myton 2024

Sign up
  • Date:

    12th May 2024

  • Price:

    Adults £7 / Children £4

  • Location:

    Warwick Myton Hospice

  • Summary:

    Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one or just want to support your local hospice after some of the most challenging years ever we would love to see you Walk for Myton on Sunday 12th May to help us raise £30,000!


  • The Myton Hospices - Walk for Myton 2024 - Event Header


    Join us at this year’s Walk for Myton on Sunday 12th May. It costs just £7 for adults and £4 for children – everyone who takes part will receive a Walk for Myton medal.


    Walk for Myton is a sponsored walk that starts and ends at the beautiful grounds of our Warwick Myton Hospice.

    You can choose between three different routes, a casual 3 mile stroll, a more challenging 6 mile walk or a 12 mile hike if you’re really looking to push yourself.

    Check-in will be open from 7:30am and close at 11am but please try and arrive in line with your chosen route’s timings.

    It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Warwickshire countryside with family, friends and your four-legged companions, whilst raising vital funds for a great local cause.

    Sign up today!

    Entertainment...


    Our optional Scavenger Hunt is returning along the 3 and 6 mile routes for all the family to enjoy as well as entertainment at the refreshment stops.

    After you have completed your chosen route, you are invited to relax in the beautiful grounds of Warwick Myton Hospice where we will be offering a range of food and entertainment.

    From 11am, relish in the performances in our back garden, cool off with an ice cream and try your luck at the Spin to Win or one of our tombolas!

    You can also enjoy some tasty food at the BBQ and treat yourself to a well-deserved drink or two.

    With your help, we are hoping to raise £30,000 in sponsorship from this event, which could fund our Myton at Home service for three months meaning we can help more people when they need us most, now and in the future.

    And our top 10 fundraisers will receive an exclusive, limited-edition hoodie!

    Sign up today!

    The Myton Hospices - Walk for Myton 2024 - T-shirts Large


    In memory...


    We know many of you take part in Walk for Myton in memory of someone special who is no longer with us. It's a chance to remember loved ones while helping to raise vital funds for our important work across Coventry and Warwickshire.

    You can order one of our in-memory t-shirts to ensure your loved one is with you every step of the way, and you can personalise it with a photo and message on the back.

    Please order your in-memory t-shirt when signing up by Thursday 2nd May to ensure it arrives in time for the event.

    You can also buy our Red Myton Branded Cotton T-shirts and and brand new for this year our exclusive Walk for Myton Sportswear T-Shirts. All pre-ordered t-shirts will be available to collect on the day.

    Sign up today!


    Routes...


    3 mile route...


    This is a family friendly walk which will take you along canal paths and through Victoria Park.

    Wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

    Approximately 1 hour...

    Start time: 10:00am - 11:00am

     

    6 mile route...


    Following canal paths and taking you through Jephson Gardens, this route provides you with a bit of a challenge but also some beautiful views.

    Wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

    Approximately 2 hours...

    Start time: 9:00am - 10:00am

     

    12 mile route...


    Challenge yourself with our longest route and enjoy canal paths, the rolling countryside and the picturesque village of Offchurch.

    Approximately 4 hours...

    Start time: 7:30am - 8:30am

    Sign up today!

     

    Do something amazing and sign up today and help us provide care, compassion and support for those who need it most! If you have any question please get in touch by sending an email to Events@mytonhospice.org or calling 01926 358 386

  • Myton Merchandise...


    The Myton Hospices - Walk for Myton 2024 - Merch-min

    We know many of you take part in Walk for Myton in memory of someone special who is no longer with us. It's a chance to remember loved ones while helping to raise vital funds for our important work across Coventry and Warwickshire.

    You can order one of our in-memory t-shirts to ensure your loved one is with you every step of the way, and you can personalise it with a photo and message on the back.

    Please order your in-memory t-shirt when signing up by Thursday 2nd May to ensure it arrives in time for the event.

    Brand New for 2024


    You can also buy our Red Myton Branded Cotton T-shirts and and brand new for this year our exclusive Walk for Myton Sportswear T-Shirts. All pre-ordered t-shirts will be available to collect on the day.

    • Adult ‘Forever in our Hearts’ T-shirt personalised with a loved ones name and photo - £15

    • Adults ‘Forever in our Hearts’ T-shirt personalised with a loved ones name - £12

    • Brand new for 2024 - Walk for Myton Sportswear T-shirt - Adults £10 / Children £8.50

    • Myton Branded Cotton T-shirt - £6


    Alongside great additions for you and your team ... four legged friends included! 

    • Small Myton Dog Bandana - £3.50

    • Large Myton Dog Bandana - £5

    • Myton Water Bottle - £2.50 


    Sign up today!

    All of these great items can be purchased when registering online, or by emailing us at events@mytonhospice.org.

  • Event Guide...


    Date and Time...

    Sunday 12th May. Set off between 7:30am and 11:00am

    Location...

    Walk for Myton starts and ends at our Warwick Myton Hospice (Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX)

    Check-In...

    Check-in will be open from 7:30am and close at 11am but please arrive in line with your chosen route’s timings. It will be in a large red gazebo in the front car park of Warwick Myton Hospice. You won’t need to bring anything with you to check-in but please let our lovely volunteers know how much sponsorship money you have managed to raise. This is also where you will collect your Walker ID; please use a couple of safety pins to attach this to your top or jacket.

    There is no pre-registration for this event, everyone much check-in on the day. Pre-ordered t-shirts will be available to collect on the day.

    Parking...

    Parking is available at Myton School. These locations are just a short walk away and there will be signage and volunteers in fluorescent tabards who will direct you to the hospice. Parking spaces are limited, however, so if you are able to please car share, walk or use public transport.

    The Route...

    3 mile route: Approximately 1 hour

    This is a family friendly walk which will take you along canal paths and through Victoria Park.

    6 mile route: Approximately 2 hours

    Following canal paths and taking you through Jephson Gardens, this route provides you with a bit more of a challenge but some worthwhile, beautiful views.

    12 mile route: Approximately 5 hours

    Challenge yourself with our longest route and enjoy canal paths, the rolling countryside and the picturesque village of Offchurch.

    Route distances are approximate.

    Timings:

    12 mile route – set off between 7.30am - 8.30am

    6 mile route – set off between 9.00am – 10.00am

    3 mile route – set off from 10.00am – 11.00am

    All routes are on a mixture of terrain – canal towpaths, bridleways, public footpaths across fields, country lanes, parks, and general footpaths. Please note that the canal paths vary in width and in certain places can be quite narrow.

    The routes will be clearly signposted with fluorescent yellow arrows and there will be volunteer marshals along the way to direct you too.

    Please note that the 3 mile and the 6 mile routes are wheelchair and pushchair friendly. The 12 mile route is cross country and includes stiles, meaning it is not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

    Did you know we are the only provider of inpatient beds in Coventry and Warwickshire?

    With your help we are hoping to raise £30,000 from this event, which could fund our Myton at Home service for three months. With your support we can help more people when they need us most, now and in the future.

    Walking in Memory of Loved ones...

    Many people take part in Walk for Myton in memory of someone special who is sadly no longer alive. It’s a chance to remember loved ones whilst helping to raise vital funds for us to continue our important work across Coventry and Warwickshire.

    You can order one of our In Memory t-shirts to ensure your loved one is with you every step of the way, and you can personalise it with a photo and message on the back. Please order by Thursday 2nd May.

    Facilities...

    There are toilet facilities available at Warwick Myton Hospice. Refreshments and toilets will be available at Jephson Gardens for all routes, and at Offchurch Village Hall for those completing the 12 mile route. There will be entertainment at both locations.

    Sign up today!
  • The Myton Hospices Nasra Hamid (2)

    The Difference Your Support Makes...


    The money you raise means we can make the most difficult times that little bit more manageable, and care for people like Nasra and her family…

    Nasra Hamid was a caring mother to three wonderful children and a loving grandmother to a beautiful grandson when she was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer.

    Nadia, Nasra’s sister, said:

    My beautiful sister spent the majority of her life caring for others within her profession but also cared for both our parents before they died seven months apart.

    Nasra collapsed at home and was rushed to A&E. A scan showed evidence of a cancerous mass on her brain and cancerous masses on her vital organs, including her lungs, liver and kidneys.

    Nadia explained:

    Unfortunately, my sister and family were given a shocking prognosis that she would only have a couple of weeks to live. You can only imagine the multiple blows felt by the whole family and words cannot possibly describe the state of shock and grief that followed.

    Nasra wanted to die at home surrounded by loved ones. The family were able to help, support and care for her at home and communication with the palliative care team during their visits had become more regular due to worsening symptoms. Within two weeks of being discharged from hospital, it became evident that the cancer had become more aggressive. During a visit, the palliative care team mentioned our Myton at Home service.

    Nadia commented:

    Myton at Home was something I knew nothing about prior to my sister’s condition. My assumption was that The Myton Hospices only admitted patients at their site. I was so relieved to learn that Myton also offer home visits which provided much needed support for Nasra’s children, not only in providing experienced personal care but also for a little respite.

    Nasra received three visits a day from our Myton at Home team from the following day.

    Nadia added:

    We can’t thank the team enough, as they provided personal care to my sister during a time when the family were in a state of shock and disbelief, witnessing our beloved Nasra’s deteriorating health.

    “The team of carers including Andy and Sharon were exceptional and supportive. They came in smiling and their smiles and kindness really meant a lot under such extreme emotional pressures the family were faced with. The team always asked how we were doing and we felt valued as family members. They were also brilliant at making suggestions about how to ensure Nasra was as comfortable as possible. It was clear that they were experienced and ultimately very passionate and caring about their roles. This made the family feel at ease as it is not easy letting someone else take care of someone so dear and precious to you.

    Nasra died just four weeks after her diagnosis on the 23rd September 2023, just 51 years old.

    Looking back at their experience with Myton, Nadia said:

    Myton has a special place in our hearts and on our journey ahead. Not only did Nasra personally support and advocate the importance of The Myton Hospices and all the brilliant work they do, but in the end, it ultimately provided the attentive support and personal care that she would passionately provide to others.

    With your sponsorship and fundraising, you can help more people like Nasra when they need us most, now and in the future.
    The Myton Hospices Nasra Hamid (1)

kindly sponsored by