Get walking for Evie’s Gift!

MELKSHAM charity Evie’s Gift is appealing for people to take part in their June fundraiser – Evie’s Jurassic 13.

The event involves a 13-mile walk along the Jurassic Coast, and with the option to take part in a shorter walk or a “virtual walk” at home, the charity is hoping to make this year’s event the biggest and best yet!

The charity is raising money to continue its work offering support to families whose children have been admitted to hospital.

Bryan Clover, the chairman of the charity – and father of Evie Clover, the teenager that the charity was set up in memory of – said, “Having had to cancel the Jurassic 13 hike last year because of the dreaded virus, we are delighted to tell you that we are back for 2021.  

“A new route, centred on the lovely seaside town of Swanage, this year we will be walking a figure of eight, starting and finishing in Swanage so no faffing about with cars at the end!

“This year because of Covid rules we also need non-walkers for various tasks so please consider volunteering if you can’t walk.

“Evie’s Jurassic 13 will take place on Saturday 12th June, and is 13 miles long. A shorter, and slightly less demanding 13km (8 mile) walk is also available should you choose to walk something a little easier. As last time there will be some fun tasks to do with prizes at the end.

“Once again, there will be bright pink Evie’s Jurassic 13 polo shirts and one will be included in your registration fee.  We’d also like you to fundraise via JustGiving or Virgin Money Giving to raise some badly-needed funds for our work.  

“Your registration fee of £15 per adult and £10 per child will include: an Evie’s Jurassic 13 polo shirt; copy of the map of your route; water for the walk.

“As we will be passing through Swanage half way through the walk, there will be plenty of opportunity for a drink and some lunch.  

“We will be setting people off in staggered groups to comply with social distancing rules and some will start off going north while others will go south. 

“And for the first time we are running a concurrent virtual walk which you can do at home on the same day if you can’t make it to the Jurassic Coast! We want to make 2021 the biggest and best event yet.”

For more information and to register for the event, visit www.eviesgift.org.uk/ events or email: info@ eviesgift.org.uk