More than 500 people joined the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent hospice team at their Forget-Me-Not-Walk on Sunday 13 May. The event took place at Englefield Estate, Theale.
The two routes, 5km and 8km, featured woodland, stunning views of the house and gardens, and an open deer park. Many walked in memory of loved ones, gathering with friends, family and hospice staff to celebrate the lives of those who are gone but not forgotten.
A new and popular addition to the walk were t-shirts for people to add a picture or message for those they were remembering, and on completing their preferred route everyone was given the opportunity to write a dedication card which was added to a special memory tree. Many then tucked into a well-deserved cream tea and enjoyed drinks at Englefield Social Club.
Sue Ryder offers a range of support from their three local sites, from inpatient care at the 15-bed Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading to day services at Wokingham Day Hospice and Charles Clore Day Hospice in Newbury, which help people stay at home longer and offer respite to carers.
Whether supporting people in the hospice or their own homes, their focus is on quality of life - giving every patient the care and support they need to spend the time they have left in the way they choose. For more information please speak to the team. Email dokh.fundraising@sueryder.org or call 01189 550 433.