A group of walkers (2 women and 3 teenage boys) are stood in a line together with 3 dogs smiling towards the camera before they set off on their walk.

 Sponsored Walk 2023

On one of the hottest days of the year so far, over 35 walkers joined us on a Sponsored Walk around the beautiful Angmering Park Estate, raising money to help the charity’s work providing support and specialist information to blind and sight impaired residents throughout West Sussex.

So far the event has raised over £1200 with more sponsorship still coming in.

 Held on Saturday 10 June, a day with bright sunshine and blue skies, sun cream and hats were at the ready as the participants set off on a distance of three or six miles, or a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. Starting at 10.15am, it was a long day in the heat with the last participant crossing the line at 3.30pm. 10 visually impaired participants were supported either by trained guides from 4Sight Vision Support, or brought friends and family to act as their guide.

 One of the entrants, Gill Yard (pictured below with her medal at the finish line), from Horsham, completed the three mile route and explained,

“I wanted this photo taken to prove to my son, who runs marathons, that I could take on my own challenge!”

 Another walker commented,

“I so enjoyed the great company of other walkers as well as the beautiful Sussex landscape, while doing something for a very good cause.”

We would like to thank Nigel Clutton and the Angmering Park Estate; South Downs Water; Tesco, Durrington  and Waitrose, Horsham for their support in making this event possible.

Join us next time:

To be one of the first to find out about future events contact the fundraising team today to on 01243 838 001 or email fundraising@4sight.org.uk to be on our keeping in touch list. 

     

    Click through the images below to see how we got on:

    a large group of walkers in their gear are stood around listening to the walk briefing under the warm blue skies, this image is taken from the other side of the stand line framed by green trees and hedgerow.
    a large group of walkers in their gear are stood around listening to the walk briefing under the warm blue skies.
    A group of walkers (2 women and 3 teenage boys) are stood in a line together with 3 dogs smiling towards the camera before they set off on their walk.
    A volunteer in hi-vis jacket is dancing at the finish line with a bucket hat on and holding a green maraca in each hand.
    A man in a large straw hat, red open shirt and long black trousers is proudly stood crossing the finish line with he cane in hand and medal on yellow ribbon around his neck.
    Two ladies, one visually imapired with her cane in hand and the other guiding her by her arm, smile as they are a few steps away from crossing the finish line together.
    Two ladies in pivk tops are crossing the finish line together and being awarded their wooden medals on yellow ribbon. They also have their dogs finishing with them.
    A woman in a summers hat, blue walk top and leggings is proudly stood smiling by a 4Sight Vision Support large flag at the finish line with stick in hand and medal on yellow ribbon around her neck.
    group of walkers strolling through tall tree in the woods along a wide woodland gravel path with bright blue skies above.