Olivia steps out forthe Hospice

The Hospice walks offer 10 different stunning walking locations across Northern Ireland, one of which is a five-mile and nine-mile walk along the coast of Larne, taking place on Saturday, March 31 at 10am.

This year the NI Hospice walk event target is £180,000 and is needed to help support the annual fundraising target of over £5 million.

The walk event attracts thousands of people of all ages and abilities. Local celebrities such as Hospice vice-president Olivia Nash will be amongst those walking to raise money for the charity. The walk routes are organised by local volunteers who marshal the walk and are a friendly face offering refreshments at the finish line.

“Every pound donated or raised will make a difference” says Olivia. “As vice-president for Northern Ireland Hospice, I am delighted to be part of this annual event. By committing to the walk and getting sponsored, people will be making a big difference as the money raised will make a huge impact on the lives of local people, people in our community.

“Sponsorship money of £30 will pay an hour of specialist nursing care for a patient being cared for at home. I will do all I can to promote the 2012 walk and hope as many local people as possible turn out after such a long winter for a bit of craic.”

To register for the Hospice walk, visit nihospice.org or call 028 9077 7123.