Hospiscare
Hospiscare Men's Walk 2020
A Men’s Walk participant from 2020 enjoying a Chunk of Devon pasty
The local hospice charity for Exeter, Mid and East Devon will launch its popular fundraising event, Men’s Walk, with a tasty stunt.
Men’s Walk will return on Saturday 12 March to raise vital funds for Hospiscare. The popular fundraising event offers two ways to take part this year in order to raise vital funds for families living with a terminal illness. Participants can choose to walk a route of their choice in their local area or join the event at Double Locks in Exeter.
As the fundraiser is renowned for its triple perks – a pint, a pasty and the rugby – the charity has chosen to celebrate the event launch with a pasty eat-athon. Six key representatives of these well-loved elements will compete to earn the glory of the oggie title and celebrate the launch of the popular event.
Chunk of Devon, whose delicious pasties have been a vital part of Men’s Walk since 2013, have generously donated the pasties for the competition that will take place at Double Locks on 21 January.
The competition line-up will see Hospiscare CEO, Andrew Randall, and Daniel Wilkinson, from event sponsors Wilkinson Grant Estate Agents, attempt to munch their way to glory. They will be joined by pasty-eaters representing Exeter Brewery, the pint provider for Men’s Walk; Chunk of Devon and Double Locks. Former Exeter Chiefs legend, Chris Bentley, will complete the line-up and prove whether his eating game is up to par with his reputation on the pitch.
Viewers can watch the competition via Hospiscare’s Facebook page to see who will be crowned the oggie champion on Friday 21 January at 6pm.
In November last year, Hospiscare launched an emergency ‘Save Our Services’ Appeal due to the impact of the pandemic on the charity’s finances. The hospice now has to raise £1 million by the end of March 2022 to prevent drastic cuts to its vital service and needs the support of the community more than ever before.
To sign up to Men’s Walk 2022 and pledge to raise £50 in sponsorship to keep Hospiscare’s vital services running, visit www.hospiscare.co.uk/menswalk.