Five-year-old Xander walks for Marie Curie
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Five year old Xander Shanks from Dornoch is one of many adults and children who have signed up for Marie Curie Cancer Care’s summer evening walk at the Belladrum Estate, Inverness, in September.
His granny, Sandra Shanks, is a Marie Curie nurse and will also be taking part. Xander’s mum and dad are Richard and Diane Shanks, Dornoch.
The 10k walk at the Belladrum Estate is one of a series of unique Walk Ten events being held at 20 spectacular venues across the country.
The Belladrum event starts at 6pm on September 3 and there will be fun activities throughout the evening, such as fireworks, live music from Rockness’ Aquascene, roast hog babs and picnics, in celebration of the work of Marie Curie Nurses.
Registration is £10 per person (children go free) but everyone is encouraged to raise as much as possible to support Marie Curie Highland, whose nurses provide free care to people with terminal cancer and other illnesses in their own homes and in the charity’s hospices.
Set in some of the Highland’s most stunning scenery, Walk Ten Belladrum grants exclusive access to the enchanting estate. The route will start and finish in the beautiful sunken Italian Garden, and people will make their way through majestic forest pathways and beautiful open farmland, passing ancient temples and wonderful estate architecture.
Penny Sutherland, a Highland Marie Curie nurse, said: "Walk Ten is a brilliant occasion, giving people the chance to walk 10k in stunning surroundings, but also to recognise the dedication of Marie Curie Nurses, who work through the day and night providing care to people with cancer and other terminal illnesses.
"There’s a real festival atmosphere at the end of every walk where friends and families come together.
"Then at 10pm, which is the time Marie Curie Nurses start their night shifts across the country, candles are lit and everyone is silent for a few moments to think about the nurses and the people they are caring for. The fun then continues late into the summer evening."
For more information and to find your nearest Walk Ten go to www.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten or call 08700 340 040.
