Shine bright for local hospice care

Choose to walk 5 or ten miles for hospice care

Night to Remember is suitable for all abilities and ages. Supporters can choose to walk five or 10 miles. The routes will lead walkers along the picturesque seafront with a few surprises along the way including music and entertainment. Debbie did the walk in 2024 too and described it as ‘a lot of fun!’ 

“The walk is like a party atmosphere. It’s so joyful but there are moments of reflection where I did feel emotional, but I felt supported. There are lots of other people who do the walk for the same reason – remembering loved ones and raising money for the hospice.”  

A team of nurses and healthcare assistants from Chestnut Tree House will be swapping uniforms for training gear over the coming weeks so they can join walkers on the night.  

Healthcare Assistant Shelley Babbage said the team had been making the most of the beautiful Sussex countryside around the hospice for their training walks. “It’s been wonderful to come together as a team and friends over the summer, fitting our training walks around busy shifts and enjoying time outside. We know how much remembering loved ones means to Chestnut Tree House families, so it feels especially meaningful to be taking part. We’re really looking forward to walking through the night for such a special event.”

United for life-changing hospice care

Head of Fundraising David Phillips said he was proud to unite the three hospices in one big community fundraising event in support of life-changing hospice care. “Much of our work is out in the community in people’s own homes and so it feels right to walk side by side with them and shine bright for local hospice care. We’re excited to open up the event to all our supporters so they can have the opportunity to remember loved ones, no matter which hospice cared for them.” 

It costs more than £34m to run all three hospices in the group, with the NHS grant only funding around 14% of these costs. Phillips added: “We’re dependent on the generosity of our communities for more than three quarters of our income, and we can’t thank our supporters enough for helping make sure that hospice care is here for those who need us the most.” 

There’s still time to book tickets for this year’s event. Simply search ‘Night to Remember 2026’. Tickets are £20 for adults (18+) and £12 for children aged five to 17. Under fives go free. 

Notes to editors: 

• Southern Hospice Group is a local charity made up of three hospices our communities know, love and support: Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel, Martlets in Hove and St Barnabas House in Worthing. 

• Together, we support children, young people and adults who have life-limiting conditions. We help those we care for, and their loved ones, to make the most of the precious time they have left together. Our expert palliative services support local communities across Sussex and South East Hampshire – at our hospices and in people’s homes.   

• Visit: www.southernhospicegroup.org.uk