Light up the longest day this month with a feel-good fundraising walk
Step into the sunshine and take part in a sponsored walk on 21 June to help feed hungry children
This month, we're calling on supporters to light up the longest day of the year with hope by taking on a sponsored walk.
On 21 June, parts of the UK will see as much as 19 hours of sunlight, making it the perfect opportunity to pull on your hiking boots and help feed hungry children.
By stepping into the sunshine, with friends, family, colleagues, or on your own, you can turn their moves into meals to change a child’s life. Simply set up a fundraiser or ask for donations and any money raised – no matter how much – will help to transform the lives of children living in some of the world’s poorest communities.
Daryl Watson, from Dunfermline, recently brought together 16 friends from across the globe to hike the famous West Highland Way, generating £5,000 for Mary's Meals. The 60-year-old is now calling on others to follow in his footsteps and fundraise to provide food for hungry children.
Daryl says: “It’s been a lifelong dream to walk the West Highland Way, all 96 miles of it. The views were simply spectacular, we all had some fun and games along the way, and – despite the Scottish weather and midges – we've had an absolute blast.
We're also encouraging people to join fellow supporters by sharing their sunrise and sunset snaps from their summer walks on social media, tagging @marysmealsukcharity and using the hashtag #LightUpTheLongestDay to raise awareness of the charity’s work.
George Morehead, Mary’s Meals Supporter Engagement Officer for Greater Glasgow, says: “We are surrounded by stunning scenery across the country and the longest day of the year is the perfect time to make the most of it.
“But you don’t have to scale a mountain or take on the West Highland Way to make a difference. It costs just 10p to feed a child with Mary’s Meals, so even a sponsored walk around the block with your neighbours can make a massive difference and bring food, education and hope to a child waiting for a nutritious meal in school.”
Find out more about how you can Light up the Longest Day with hope on June 21 and set up a Move For Meals fundraiser here.
To donate to Daryl’s West Highland Way fundraiser, visit here.
