HUNDREDS of children and their families filled Orford Park to take part in the third St. Rocco’s sponsored Lantern Walk.
Many of the children, and even some of the grown ups, turned out in fancy dress and they were joined in the park by special guests including Disney princesses, Spiderman and a Star Wars Stormtrooper.
St. Rocco’s own mascot Rocco was also there, helped out by some favourite TV characters including Ben
Ten, Peppa Pig and Iggle Piggle.
There was certainly a party atmosphere with music from the Chris O’Grady Roadshow and entertainment provided by Chadwick’s Fun Fair. The walk was led out by Hospice Matron Alison White and the Manchester School of Samba Band. The Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Warrington were on hand to lead the countdown.
Over 100 volunteers had given up their time to support the event, setting up, registering the walkers, acting as marshals along the route and handing out medals at the end.
Just before the start the walkers were delighted to hear that over £10,000 had already been raised from online sponsorship, with more still to come.
Sophie Birch Senior Events Manager at St. Rocco’s said, “The Lantern Walk is such a special event for St. Rocco’s as it gives the younger members of the Warrington community the chance to support their local hospice. The amount already raised is incredible. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone
involved for helping to make the event such a success once again.”
