Liverpool-Chester charity walk to raise funds for six hospices

Jun 15 2009 By Chester Chronicle

A FORMER fundraiser who worked for a hospice for 25 years has come out of retirement for a major new venture.

Sue Nield, who stepped down from her role at Halton Haven in Runcorn in February, said she wants to unite six hospices from across the region so they can raise even more cash.

Sue has already arranged a string of activities, including a 40-mile charity walk between Liverpool and Chester, as well as the Grand Talent Trail search for a star.

But she also hopes that by bringing the hospices together, more work can be done to try to secure more vital Government funding.

She said: "I retired from working at one hospice in February and in March decided to work for six!

"I have always wanted to find a way of uniting hospices without compromising their individuality."

Sue’s new charges include Halton Haven, Nightingale House, St Rocco’s, Claire House, Woodlands, and Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

She said: "The walk will involve six of us – each representing a hospice – and takes place on June 27 and 28.

"We need to show that hospices need help to carry on giving the essential service we provide for our loved ones."