Men’s Day Out
An incredible 2,500 men took to the streets of Plymouth on Saturday, striding out to honour their much-missed loved ones and show their support for St Luke’s.
Sunny skies made an unexpected appearance as the biggest gathering yet of big-hearted chaps of all ages turned out for our Men’s Day Out, setting off from Plymouth Albion rugby ground at Devonport to walk 12km along the waterfront and through the city – a reversal of the route to ring the changes for regular participants.
Since it was first held in 2014, with just 574 walkers, our Men’s Day Out has raised more than £1 million through sponsorship and donations to fund the clinical, practical and emotional support St Luke’s provides for people in their last months, weeks and days of life and their families.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and raised funds for us this year, and to all the people whose generous support makes Men’s Day Out possible – including our main sponsors JEM Scaffolding Ltd, hosts and raffle sponsors Plymouth Albion RFC, Salcombe Brewery, Ace Double Glazing and Sir Fix a Lock Ltd, and the army of support teams and volunteers who give their time to make sure the event runs smoothly. Thank you also to the Samaritans and Andy’s Mans Club who were on hand to offer mental health support.
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