Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s annual ‘Walk in the Dark’ fundraiser returned on 27 April to raise money for the charity.

The 11-mile trek started at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital after a pre-walk warm-up from Jaime Kirby, a Zumba instructor from Penwortham, and Preston’s Worldwide Samba Drummers creating a lively atmosphere.

From 8:15pm participants followed the A6 to Royal Preston Hospital, the location of Rosemere Cancer Centre.

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This year saw the best turnout yet, with over 550 walkers, with many dressed up.

The walk was also sponsored by Eric Wright Group, which had its own team of walkers, who signed up in support of their colleague Andy Barnes, who has worked at the company for more than 20 years.

He was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour in 2022 and has been undergoing treatment. Andy and his wife, Lindsey, cheered the group off at the starting line.

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At the halfway point of the walk, the team at St Saviours Church in Bamber Bridge opened for food and drink.

In the end, finishers received medals and more refreshments at the Charters Restaurant at the hospital.

The total raised is yet to be confirmed however, all funds help support life-changing projects for cancer patients in the region.

Thousands of people have walked the route over the years to collectively raise more than £300,000 for Rosemere, benefitting cancer patients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.

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