MORE than 60 people representing 35 businesses took part in a ‘netwalk’ at the launch of a Raisathon which will run throughout June.

Because of Covid 19 restrictions, Pendle Hospice's Raisathon this year replaces the hospice’s biggest fundraiser The Pendleside Corporate Challenge which normally takes place throughout the summer and in 2019 raised £146,000.

The launch and netwalk, networking while walking and sponsored by Harrison Drury & Co Solicitors – took place at Towneley Park. The walk is the first of a series Pendleside intends to organise throughout the year.

Guests were welcomed by radio broadcaster Simon Brierley, who is also host membership director at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce; Helen McVey, Pendleside’s chief executive; and Christina Cope, the hospice’s head of corporate fundraising, who is managing the MEGA Raisathon.

Ms Cope said: “I am sure the MEGA Raisathon will be fun and successful as the 35 businesses try to raise as much money as possible by staging events and fundraising stunts.

“We are delighted to have the support and sponsorship for the campaign from JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers.”