Numbers reached new highs for the Saffery Rotary Walk (3 September 2024)

Our club, working alongside sister club Rotary Guernesiais, once more delivered another record breaking Round Island Walk with both registration numbers and sponsorship funds collected reaching new highs. Over £90,000 was raised for 21 local charities, thanks to the fundraising efforts of more than 1,100 walkers.

Rotarian, Simon Milsted, announced the impressive figures at the annual presentation evening on Tuesday, hosted by His Excellency, the Lieutenant-Governor Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell CB, CBE at Government House. He thanked those Rotary colleagues who comprise the Walk Organizing Committee and the army of Rotarians who work on and before the day delivering Guernsey’s largest annual fundraiser.

Simon Milsted said: “The level of support we have received from our walkers and volunteers is nothing short of amazing and the record-breaking number of registrations this year is testament to the hard work and dedication of all involved. Everyone’s efforts allow us to make such a large contribution to so many of the island’s hard-working charities.

“We continue to see the amount of sponsorship raised climb. In addition to facilitating distribution of funds raised, our annual presentation evening provides an opportunity to celebrate this and thank everyone who makes the Walk possible. Our regular team of volunteers and corporate sponsors are truly wonderful and are reflected this year in the special award given to Richard Bichard who has worked alongside us for so many years.”

His Excellency highlighted the importance of the charitable sector on Guernsey, praising the large contribution and pivotal role the Walk continues to play in assisting so many well-deserving and hard-pressed charities.  He thanked Rotary for continuing its 100 year’s of service to the island and for staging this much loved annual event in particular.

Saffery Trust Director, Lisa Vizia, shared: "Giving back to the community in such a meaningful way is what the Saffery Rotary Walk is all about, and this presentation evening is not just about celebrating the funds raised, but also about acknowledging the incredible effort and dedication of everyone involved in making the Walk a huge success.

“The monumental difference made to so many charities throughout the lifetime of the Walk as well as the continued efforts and generosity of our walkers and those sponsoring them is incredible and worthy of celebration.

Next  year’s walk will be held on June 7th.

Simon Milsted
4 September 2024