Hot Radio’s team of walkers are on the way to reaching their £10,000 goal in aid of the Walk for Wards for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.
The Hot Walkers are a group of the Dorset station’s crew, supporters and listeners joining the charity’s flagship event on Saturday 28th September at Upton Country Park in Poole.
The team is walking 10km to raise £10,000 for The BEACH Appeal, helping to enhance the new BEACH (Birth, Emergency, Critical Care and Children’s Health Department) Building at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Hot Radio, also the key sponsor for Walk for Wards, has already raised over 30% of its goal with support from across Dorset including a £600 donation from United Taxis and contributions from other local businesses.
Alan Smith, commercial director for Hot Radio said: “We are now in full swing and excited about the number of listeners, colleagues and volunteers that have signed up to the Hot Walker family.
“Being the live and local radio station in the area, it’s a natural fit to sponsor and attend this amazing event. The hard work starts now as we need to push to reach our target of £10,000.
“Several local companies have already started to help us get to it, and we have already started at an amazing 30% done. Our top supporter so far is United Taxis, with an amazing donation of £600.
“For us at the station, whilst a lot of work and organisation, we love being part of this amazing day, and why wouldn’t we support such a great local cause.”
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity community fundraiser, Hayley Harris added: “We are so thankful to our good friends at Hot Radio for their incredible progress towards reaching their target; the dedication and support from the local community and many local businesses are outstanding.
“Having Hot radio with us at Walk for Wards will be a joy again, and we know that every penny raised will revolutionise care for Dorset as it will provide additional resources for the new BEACH Building.
“These extra items will ensure the BEACH Building has everything it needs to further support our NHS teams in delivering the best possible care to people across Dorset for generations to come.”
To support Hot Radio’s Walk for Wards go to the Hot Walkers JustGiving page.