Dorothy House Midnight Walk raises over £60,000!

The magnificent Dorothy House Midnight Walk took place in Bath on Saturday, 15 June. We had 476 people signed up to take part and the atmosphere was buzzing!

Dorothy House’s Midnight Walk 2024

This year, we had the usual 5K walk around the beautiful city of Bath, with 210 people taking on this route. New for 2024, we added a super duper 10K walk, with two loops of Bath and 266 fabulous people achieved this distance.

It was a dazzling event with so much going on for Bath’s biggest pyjama party! Participants received a welcome prosecco (fabulously donated by the Great Wine Co.), there was an exclusive Mulberry handbag raffle (generously donated by Mulberry), there were flashing head boppers, glittery faces, drinks, yummy snacks, a comedy photo booth and a fabulous warm up from the legendary Cheryl Sprinkler from Mojo Moves. Having a bar really got everyone into the party spirit too!

There was also a memory wall on the night, where people could take some time out to remember who they were walking for. Amongst all the fun and buzz of the event, it was really meaningful to step away and think of the reasons why everyone was donating their time and efforts for the charity.

How did the Midnight Walk go?

Jane Yates, one of our amazing walkers, said:

“I really enjoyed the walk, which I felt was a privilege, as was the fundraising. It was very emotional to think that all the walkers had been touched by the kindness and care given by Dorothy House in some way. My lovely brother was given so much loving care during his final weeks, 17 months ago and I’m so pleased to have been able to give a little back to this wonderful charity.”

We are incredibly grateful to the 102 legends who gave up their Saturday night to volunteer to enable the event to happen. They completed all their tasks beautifully – from setting up, marshalling, to manning stalls and packing away. Our Dorothy House volunteers really are the very best!

And the grand total is…

The event has currently raised a stunning £60,366 for Dorothy House’s essential Hospice at Home service. We couldn’t be more grateful to everyone involved for all their care, fundraising and support. Thank you so much and…bring on next year’s Dorothy House Midnight Walk!