The Stars Appeal Walk for Wards is BACK at Wilton House today
It'll make its return following a two year break due to the pandemic
1,600 people are set to 'Walk for Wards' today (Sunday 3rd July), in support of the Stars Appeal.
After a two year break due to Covid, the annual sponsored walk in aid of Salisbury District Hospital’s charity returns to Wilton House, starting at 10:30am.
Walk for Wards is one of the region’s biggest fundraising events - since it began in 2007, it has raised over £1 million.
The walk was officially launched at Wilton House by Stars Appeal President Lord Pembroke, Principal Sponsor Salisbury Reds, and walk marshals Wilton Rotary Club.
The walk sees people take on 3k, 5k and 10k routes around the beautiful Wilton Estate.
Participants wear special signs to show which ward they are supporting or to dedicate their efforts to a loved one.
Money raised by the walk will help the Stars Appeal towards the £1 million it aims to raise this year to fund additional equipment, care and facilities which help thousands of patients, families and the NHS staff who care for them.
Lord Pembroke, President of the Stars Appeal, who is hosting the walk said:
“I’m so excited to have Walk for Wards back at Wilton House. It’s been a very long wait but it means so much to me and everyone at the hospital. Your support will make a huge difference to the Stars Appeal so please come and join me on Sunday 3rd July for Walk for Wards.”
COLIN'S STORY
Zoe Newbury from Salisbury is taking part in the Stars Appeal Walk for Wards today after her father was hit by a 60ft tree and sustained life-threatening injuries. She will be walking with her mum and dad to say ‘thank you’ for the care he received at Salisbury District Hospital.
Last October, during high winds, Zoe’s dad Colin Newbury was in his garden when a tree blew over trapping him underneath it. The fire service had to cut him free, and he was taken by ambulance to Salisbury District Hospital.
Zoe and her mum Sarah were told that Colin had a 3% chance of survival after suffering multiple injuries. Amazingly, after surgery and thirty-one days in hospital, Colin went home to his family.
Zoe said:
“Myself, mum and dad will be doing the Walk for Wards to say thank you and to help raise money for the brilliant Amesbury Ward for helping dad recover and get him home to us.”