Walk Together Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Nearly 100 people came together for Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity’s annual sponsored walk, Walk Together, and raised almost £18,000 for children under five with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments. 

Walkers enjoyed glorious sunshine in West Sussex as they took on one of three options: a fully accessible 5k route, a 15k mixed-terrain trek or a shorter sensory Bear Hunt for younger children and families. 

For a quarter of a century, Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity has helped young children develop vital physical, communication and social skills, while providing invaluable support to their families.

Participants included families and friends of children who attend the charity, alongside teams from local businesses and organisations including Haywards Heath Spinal Health Clinic and Kingsley Napley.  

“What a truly special day Walk Together was,” said Glenys Creese, Chief Executive of Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity. 

“Seeing almost 100 people come together during our 25th anniversary year to support our children and families meant so much to us all. 

“We are absolutely thrilled to have raised almost £18,000, and we are incredibly grateful to every walker, fundraiser, volunteer and organisation that helped make the event possible. As a small charity receiving no statutory funding, support like this is vital and helps us continue providing our specialist services completely free of charge. 

“We are so grateful to Irwin Mitchell for sponsoring the event, Rapid Relief Team for providing the fantastic barbecue, and Folkington’s for keeping our walkers refreshed. We simply could not hold events like this without the generosity of our wonderful community.” 

Every pound raised through Walk Together will help Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity continue providing specialist, life-changing support to children under five, helping them work towards milestones such as sitting independently, communicating with their families and taking their first steps. 

To find out more visit www.dvlcc.org.uk/donate/  .