A team from Andrew Smith Funeral Services are the latest to sign up for the Starlight Walk at Capesthorne Hall on Thursday, April 18.
They could have one of the biggest representations at the East Cheshire Hospice event with around 16 walkers.
Funeral director Richard Morrey said: “Some members of our team, their partners, friends and even a few of our dogs are taking part.”
Richard raised funds for the charity at the Fire and Ice Walk last year in memory of his late father Eric, a patient of the Hospice in 2017.
Labradoodle Ted, aged eight, will join his owner Andrew Smith for the Starlight Walk.
Richard said: “Rather than running over broken glass and hot coals, it will be gentle exercise and a leisurely stroll this time.”
Owner Andrew Smith said: “We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with East Cheshire Hospice and are pleased to help support them where we can.
“We’re all looking forward to taking part in the Starlight Walk this year. It’s the first time we’ve taken part and it should be a great team event.”
Starlight walkers from Andrew Smith Funeral Services. From left, Julie Kidd, Richard Morrey, Samantha Bridges, Andrew Smith, Julie Arrowsmith, Simon Goodwin and Angela Owen.
The company is part of the Hospice’s 500 Club.
Early bird entry to the Starlight Walk is £20 for adults and £15 for under 16s, with the standard entry of £22.50 and £17.50 applying from March 19.
Walkers cover a 2.5 Kilometre loop through the woodland as often as they wish. For many it is a chance to remember lost loved ones.
Gates open at 6 pm with live entertainment and refreshments. The walk is from 7 pm.
* To enter visit eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/events/starlight-walk/