We’re excited to announce that our fantastic in-memory walk is back this year!
Following last year’s success, the Shining Stars Walk is back on Saturday, 20 September 2025 at 7pm.
This fun evening is a 4 or 8 mile sponsored walk around Portsmouth and Southsea, starting at HMS Temeraire, Portsmouth, PO1 2HB. Registration will open at 5:30pm, and until the walk starts you’ll get the chance to get glittered up, purchase merch and take photos, followed by a warm-up just before the walk takes off.
Whether you have a personal experience with Rowans Hospice, you’re remembering a loved one or simply supporting Rowans, this event is open to everyone!
Choose from a 4 or 8-mile walk, breathing in the sea air, see the Spinnaker Tower by night, and then wow at the wonder of the HMS Warrior, where you will be able to place a candle on the deck and enjoy some live music.
As the sun sets and before departing on your walk you will have the opportunity to take part in a fun warm-up, take loads of photos and much more!
Our glitter station will be back even bigger!
After registering yourself on arrival, pop to our glitter station and get your face glittered by one of our amazing volunteers.
This year it’s even easier to raise your sponsorship!
This year, it is suggested that participants raise a minimum £100 sponsorship per person, or £150 minimum as a family Team.
Your fundraising page will be automatically created once you buy your tickets via Enthuse. You will receive an email with a link to your own page.
If would prefer to have a Just Giving page, please see the instructions below:
Cash sponsorship
You can also collect cash sponsorship to add to your total. Simply download our sponsorship form here.
Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to support a local Charity while also learning new skills and making new friends?
Our Shining Stars Walk is the perfect opportunity: We are still looking for Volunteers to join our team of marshals and help with the smooth running of the event.
Please contact our friendly team via fundraising@rowanshospice.co.uk or call us on 023 9223 7147 if you would like to join us. No previous experience is required – full training will be provided.
Entertainment to be announced!
It costs £7.8 million a year to provide our FREE specialist end-of-life care. With the Government only covering 10% of our annual costs, we rely on donations to continue delivering our services.
This event is crucial in generating the necessary funds to support the Hospice’s wide range of services, including pain management, emotional care, and support for families and carers. The funds raised ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care in a comforting and dignified environment, making a significant difference in their final days.
So, every pound of sponsorship you raise for the Shining Stars Walk will directly help us deliver our services to our community.
If your organisation would like to support us by sponsorsing this event, get in touch with our Fundraising Team on fundraising@rowanshospice.co.uk.
There is limited parking at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. We highly encourage participants to car share or use public transport where possible.
Toilets will be available at the registration point and throughout the route.
Every participant will receive a Shining Stars Walk t-shirt to wear on the night. Fancy dress is welcome too so feel free to wear your tutus, onesies, glow sticks or anything else fun…just please make sure you are dressed appropriately for the weather and a family-friendly event.
Don’t forget to wear comfortable footwear.
To be confirmed
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed during the walk due to the starting point and visiting the Porstmouth Historic Dockyard on route.
Assistance dogs are permitted.
The walk is accessible to wheelchair users.
Photographers will be at the start point and along the route taking photos of this fantastic evening. If do not wish to have your photograph taken, you must let the Fundraising Team know before the event.
