About the event
This is a tough 1-day challenge that will see you walk a marathon distance from Hampton Court to iconic Millennium Bridge. Following the Thames Path for 42 km, you'll see the changing landscape from leafy areas of west London to the bustling city sights in the east.
Our challenge starts near Hampton Court, and after passing Teddington Lock, you'll see the historic Old Deer Park and Kew Gardens. After passing upmarket Chiswick and Barnes, you’ll continue through Putney and Wandsworth to the beautiful Battersea Park, before heading over the bridge to pass right next to the Houses of Parliament. Next, you’ll head through the hubbub of the South Bank, where you’ll see the famous sight of the Millennium Bridge welcoming you to your finish point.
Will you lace up your walking boots to help us provide quality, holistic care when it is needed most?
Please note that when you click the button to sign up you will be redirected to the challenge event provider's website.
I loved it! The first half was enjoyable, the second half tough, but the people we met made it so worthwhile. To anyone thinking of taking on a challenge this year: do it. Your support is so needed, and you’ll likely get more back than you expect."
Why trek for St John’s Hospice?
As part of Team St John’s you will receive:
- A free hospice branded t-shirt.
- A Thames Footpath Challenge finisher's medal.
- One-on-one support and mentoring to help you with your fundraising and training.
- Discount on personal equipment from The Outdoor Shop, Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor and Nomad Travel Stores.
- On the day support from first-aid qualified Charity Challenge staff.
- Packed lunch and checkpoint snacks and drinks on the day.
Most importantly, your fundraising will make a real difference in the community. You’ll help us reach more people and provide vital care, whether it’s supporting a child through bereavement counselling, funding an art therapy session in our Wellbeing Centre or helping families with respite care.
How your support helps
Your brilliant fundraising total of £260 could fund all of the below:
- Three bereavement counselling sessions for a patient's loved one, providing compassionate support when they need it most.
- Help fund a group art or music therapy session, giving patients the opportunity to express themselves creatively, learn new skills and enjoy meaningful time together.
- Help fund welfare and benefits support for eight families, ensuring they understand what financial support they are entitled to and how to access it.
Terms and conditions
Please ensure that you have read and agree to our challenge event terms and conditions before signing up.
Get in touch
Please note, to sign up for this event you’ll need to complete a registration form on our challenge provider’s external site but please do get in touch with us if you have any questions! You can contact us by email at challenges@hje.org.uk or by phone on 020 3832 1436.
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