Walk this way – like Roger!

Supported by Your RWTC, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s charity, the challenge has been set for people to clock up 26.2 miles every month in 2026.

And Roger Moore, who is an Operational Quality Manager, is doing just that, as a keen walker.

Roger had already set himself personal walking challenges – this is the third year he has done so – but he was inspired by “an important cause” to lace up his walking boots and do his bit.

He said: “I saw the appeal on Facebook and can appreciate what an important cause this is for those who are trying to deal with the loss of a loved one or trying to take in everything happening during end-of-life-care.

“I enjoy walking anyway, especially around the canal network close to where I live, so to do it for something that can make a difference to our patients and families is even more of a motivator. I hope others will get behind this challenge too, once you set yourself a goal it’s amazing what can be achieved!”

You can support Roger’s fundraising journey by donating to his JustGiving page here.

Amie Rogers, Fundraising & Lead Engagement Officer for Your RWTC, added: “Thank you to Roger for his support – we’d love to hear from other fundraisers who want to step out, get in the saddle or make a splash this year.

“We’ve raised almost £12,000 so far and know we can give the appeal a big boost with the 26.2 mile challenge.”

The Specialist Palliative Care Team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust offers individualised support to patients who are facing life-limiting illness, including those who are recognised to be in their last days of life. This encompasses managing any troublesome physical symptoms, such as pain and sickness, emotional support and SWAN care in the last days of life. The SWAN model of care is used throughout the hospital as a multi-disciplinary team approach to end of life and bereavement care. It stands for Signs, Words, Actions and Needs.

The team support patients and their loved ones by providing individualised, personalised care to patients and works in collaboration with SWAN champions, a dedicated group of staff, passionate about achieving high quality, end of life and bereavement care across the organisation.

To get involved with the challenge go to https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/yourrwtcbereavementappeal