On Sunday, over 500 people fastened their walking boots and took on the Clarendon Way Walk, a beautiful countryside walk that challenges participants to complete the 26-mile distance between Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral.
It was all in an effort to raise money for Naomi House & Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults. The event has currently raised £85,000 for the hospice, with more expected to come in; this could fund over 3030 hours of expert nursing care.
Naomi House & Jacksplace have been actively working to reduce their carbon footprint and make their events more environmentally friendly. Some of the initiatives include using previous years' stock of t-shirts instead of ordering new ones, switching to refillable water stations instead of single-use water bottles, and implementing collection dates for t-shirts to avoid postal deliveries.
This year, in collaboration with Earth Runs, Naomi House & Jacksplace awarded sustainable medals to the walkers as they crossed the finish line. The medals are fully biodegradable and plastic-free as well as containing a wildflower seed, allowing participants to plant it after the walk. Additionally, for every medal sold, a tree will be planted. These medals are handmade by a social enterprise set up by Earth Runs that offers employment opportunities to individuals facing challenging circumstances. The eco-friendly medals were well received by the walkers.
Charlotte Patrick, Events Team Leader at Naomi House & Jacksplace, said, “We are delighted that the Clarendon Way Walk has raised an incredible amount for Naomi House & Jacksplace. I would like to say a tremendous thank you to all of those that fundraised for the hospices. The sponsorship allows us to continue supporting families across central south England whose children have incredibly complex medical needs.”
Paul Morgan, Director of Fundraising and Communications, said, “We are astounded by the support we have received from the Clarendon Way Walk. Every single person who has donated is helping us to continue planning, building and developing our services for the families in our care. We provide 24-7 expert palliative care and we couldn’t do it without the passion and dedication from our supporters.”
Registration for the Clarendon Way Walk 2026 is now open, marking the 20th anniversary of the annual event. Prices include Early Bird Adult(16+):£15 and Early Bird Child(5-15):£10. Sign up at naomihouse.org.uk/cww26
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