WALKERS put their best feet forward to pound the pavements to raise money for St Helena Hospice.

The charity’s Pier to Pier walk, which has been running for 11 years, saw about 1,000 participants walk either seven or 14 miles to raise money for the hospice.

Many supporters took to the the seafront to remember loved ones who were cared for by staff at the hospice.

About £60,000 was raised which will go towards the cost of the hospice’s vital work across north Essex.

Indi Allen, events and challenges manager at St Helena Hospice, said she was delighted so many people supported the hospice.

“So many people came out to support us by taking part in our Pier to Pier walk and what an amazing day to come together to enjoy a seaside stroll,” she said.

“On behalf of us all at St Helena Hospice I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part and helped raise money to support people who really need our help.”

St Helena relies on fundraisers to raise the £6.2 million needed each year to care for people facing incurable illness and bereavement.

Last year the Pier to Pier walk raised about £64,000 which is the amount required for the hospice to be able to provide four weeks of support and care to those in the community.

Walkers and fundraisers can still cash in their donations by sending cheques to the fundraising office, 1–4 The Atrium, Phoenix Square, Colchester CO4 9AS.

Payments can also be taken over the phone on 01206 931468.

To find out about other fundraising events head to sthelenahospice.org.uk.