Your questions…..our answers

Perhaps the question you want answering has already been asked by another walker.  We are therefore doing a weekly update of Q&A in the hope it may prove helpful.

As this is updated as we go along it is not always in a logical order so please read through the page.

If you question is not answered then please contact us and we will answer promptly

Call us on 01606 555688 or e-mail jane_thompson@stlukes-hospice.co.uk

"WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY TO REGISTER IF I AM GOING TO RAISE SPONSORSHIP?"

We charge for registration to cover the cost of your place in the walk tee-shirts, insurance, policing, refreshments, toilet hire, (would you believe that toilet hire comes to almost £2 a head!!!!  Water, entertainment etc)  Last year it actually cost  £17.26 per place to create……but that would be a strange amount to charge for registration.

By paying for your place you are able to go to your sponsors and tell them that every penny that they sponsor you goes toward the £6,2000 we need to raise each day to look after our patients and their families.

"DO YOU HAVE A ROUTE MAP?"

We don’t release the map until a little closer to the event as there is the possibility that we may have to make changes due to council or police instruction.  However this rarely happens and if it does it is usually only a small detour.  The walk starts at Reaseheath college and goes through Nantwich town square, up the Crewe Road, Across the A500 roundabout and then along the Nantwich Road past Crewe Station to Bannataynes.  Then as if that wasn’t enough you turn around a come back again!!!!!

"CAN I BUY THE PEDOMETER ON THE NIGHT?"

We can’t promise to have much if any stock left on the night of the walk (of course if we do they will be there for sale)  It would be a safer bet to order one in advance (no P&P charge) to guarantee being able to count how many steps you make on the night…alternatively it may be better not to know as it could be frightening!!!!
To see our merchandise go to the left hand menu on the home page of this website.
We will shortly be adding glow bracelets and necklaces which were so popular last year.

“CAN MEN TAKE PART IN THE MIDNIGHT WALK?”

No, sorry gentlemen, but this one is for ladies only.  However we would be delighted to have your help in stewarding on the night.  You can download a volunteer form from our website www.midnightwalk.co.uk

“CAN I BRING MY DOG?”

Sorry, whilst I know dogs would love to be part of it (well mine would) our insurance company will not allow us to include dogs.  We are walking for a large part of the time in very tight groups and on pavements and dogs and leads could make it very difficult

“IS THERE A MINIMUM AMOUNT YOU EXPECT ME TO RAISE?”

The whole purpose of organising the walk is to raise as much money for patient care as possible.  However we ask only that you do your best and embrace the need to fundraise.  If you are not comfortable in asking for sponsorship then consider alternative fundraising.  In the past, people have held cake sales, book sales or asked for donations in other ways such as collecting boxes or by doing bag packs at local supermarkets.

We will be sending you a newsletter in a while which will be full of tips and hints from previous walkers

“CAN I COLLECT MY MONEY IN BEFORE THE WALK?”

Yes you can.  Infact we think it’s a good idea to get the money in when you ask for support.  Lots and lots of walkers do this and say that most people are happy to give their pledge up front.  We often hear that because we are a local charity, that many people have had involvement with, they see their sponsorship as a donation and are happy to support us through your efforts

“CAN I BRING MY MONEY ON THE NIGHT IF I HAVE COLLECTED IT IN?”

At the moment we are debating this.  In the past we have felt unable to cope with this if a lot of people brought money.  However, we are exploring ways we could facilitate this and we will let you know.

“CAN MY FRIENDS AND I HAVE A GROUP FORM TO SHARE?”

Yes you can.  Every walker has to have their own form and needs to bring this with them on the night (and after all even if you walk in a team you will have family, friends, neighbours that are individual to you)

If you would like to collect as a group as well (for example at work or as part of an organisation) then please contact us and we can create a team form for you.  One of ‘the team’ will have to be responsible for this form (along with their own form) and must bring it with them on the night.
Call on 01606 55688 or e-mail Nicola_jepson@stlukes-hospice.co.uk

“CAN I HAVE A COLLECTING BOX?”

Yes.  Last year for the first time we created small collecting boxes which are perfect for home or your desk and these will be sent to you in our next mailing.

If you work in a pub, shop, office etc you may be able to add to your funds by putting out a ‘proper’ box.  We have some great collecting boxes which we can customise with your details and last year many walkers found they had great success with their boxes.  Please ask if you think you know somewhere you can place a box and we will be happy to ‘create’ one for you.