Over 350 people took to the banks of the Kennet and Avon canal on Saturday 17 May 2025 raising an impressive £52,000 and counting for their local hospital, the RUH Bath.
The Walk of Life is organised by RUHX, the official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath. Walkers chose between 10 miles, 16 miles, or a marathon distance along the Kennet & Avon Canal, to raise vital funds for their local hospital.
Speaking after the event, one of RUHX’s jubilant supporters said:
“Every year for the last eleven I have always felt a belonging with all that take part. We never feel on our own, and I have walked a few on my own, knowing that you are all walking for the same charity. It is an amazing feeling to be a part of this fantastic walk.”
By taking part, walkers were asked to raise £100 to support the hospitals to do more for patients, families, staff, and everyone in the local community. Many raised well over their target, with some walkers reaching over £1,000 in sponsorship.
RUHX Events and Community Manager, Ellie Wilkinson explained the fantastic impact events like these can make for the hospital.
“The incredible donations raised at the Walk of Life mean that we can ensure every patient at the RUH receives extra extraordinary care, whether by funding new state-of-the-art equipment like our surgical robot that improves outcomes and recovery times for patients, improving facilities or providing services such as music on the hospital wards.
We’re so grateful to everyone who stepped out for their local hospital on Saturday, volunteered or donated to friends and family. We’d also like to thank local business Savills, who have continued to proudly sponsor and support the event for many years.”
To find out more about RUHX and the future events that are taking place this year, visit ruhx.org.uk/events