At the Community Awards evening at St James on the evening of Tuesday 31 October The Saffery Rotary Walk Committee was named the Organising Committee of the Year.
Guernsey Community Foundation had previously confirmed that our hardworking Walk Committee had been shortlisted for the “Best Organising Committee” in this year's Community Awards.
The Saffery Rotary Walk is now more than 20 years old and is arguably the most prominent and iconic charitable event in the Guernsey calendar. As a pre-eminent fundraising effort it is recognised and respected by many charitable organisations and indeed their sponsors - not only those that have been beneficiaries in the past but those which hope to benefit in the future. Over the last 20 years around 7,000 people have participated in the Walk and more than £600,000 has been raised for local charities.
2017 has been a truly record breaking year in the history of the Walk, with funds raised of £85,430, 28 charities benefitting from money raised, over 900 walkers taking on the 39 mile challenge, and the widest possible inclusion of walkers from the Guernsey community.
This year saw a new partnership with the Guernsey Disability Alliance which provided their members with a customised check-in, lower fee, and choice of three different routes, all of which crossed the finish line. Other innovations were the Race Nation walker scanning, the introduction of walking in relay teams and “Walking in memory” of a former walker.
While the Walk takes place on just one day each year it is not surprising
that behind the scenes a highly energised and dedicated committee is working
year-round to organise, plan, refresh and innovate. This ensures that the
Saffery Rotary Walk remains top of mind, aspirational and inspirational for
hundreds of islanders and an increasing number of off-island participants. The
committee’s work never stops and takes a large number of people many hours to
organise through-out the year. A network of more than 75 volunteers are also
invaluable on the day of the walk itself.
Charities interested in applying for a share of the 2018 Walk proceeds can
apply now. Find more information and download an application form at www.SafferyRotaryWalk.com.
more Providing presents for deserving children.
more Charities can apply for funding now!
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more The sun shone as the coast turned orange!
more 1052 walkers!!
more On a cold morning a group of Rotarians took down the lights.
more Photos of the 'Tree of Joy' taken from various vantage points by Nigel Dorey.
more Nearly 700 Christmas presents provided to parents of children who might otherwise not have received one.
more A Winter Wonderland
more Rotary providing Christmas parcels to those in need in the Bailiwick.
more Over £7000 raised for Christmas Parcels for those in need. Thank you Guernsey!
more The Tree is lit!
more Light strings erected.
more All tags have now been taken up. There will be a lot of happy children. Thank you Guernsey!
more Charities can now apply for funding from the 2024 Walk
more £100,000 donated to charity in Rotary’s 100th Anniversary Year
more Over 1000 people took part this year.
more To date, 27 June, the magnificent seven have raised £2250!!
more 25 local charities will benefit from the 2023 Saffery Rotary Walk
more Training mannequin purchased by St John Ambulance
more An initiative started by Rotarians in Amsterdam and taken on by many clubs across the globe.
more How to nominate somebody for a Christmas Parcel (no later than 7 November).
more 160 parcels delivered to families in need and hundreds of presents donated to disadvantaged children in Guernsey by Islanders.
more A Winter Wonderland
more Thank you Guernsey!
more The start of the Christmas festivities.
more Light strings erected.
more Presentation Evening At Government House.
more Hundreds of gifts donated to disadvantaged children in Guernsey by islanders.
more Over £5,700 raised for the benefit of deserving local individuals and families. Well done Guernsey!
more Celebrated at Government House
more Some photos of the Walk
more Bigger & Better Than Ever Before - Families Can Now Share in this Special Occasion
more A huge thank you to States works “Return to Work” team.
more The presents will make a difference to so many families this Christmas
more A Winter Wonderland
more £6,402 raised for Christmas food parcels for needy families. Well done Guernsey!
more The start of the Christmas festivities.
more Charities benefit from walkers’ generosity.
more Charities can now apply for funding from the 2020 Walk
more More than 20 charity projects will benefit from the 2020 Saffery Rotary Walk
more Elves at Work
more £5911.36 raised for the benefit of deserving local individuals and families. Well done Guernsey!
more Now Available
more Job done! Thank you Dame Mary.
more New Vauvert School playground equipment partly paid for by a donation from the Saffery Rotary Walk.
more Presentation Evening at Government House. 995 walkers, including 35 relay teams, raise £86,500 for 25 local community projects and charities.
more Early-bird registration now open until 31 January.
more Early photos of the Walk
more ShelterBox has been Rotary’s Project Partner in Disaster Relief since 2012
more Making up the Walk Packs
more Nearly £200 donated at the Airport
more A Winter Wonderland
more Thank you Guernsey!
more Switched on by Jacob, Joey and Riley.
more Job done! The 'Switch On' takes place at around 6.00 p.m. this coming Thursday, 29 November.
more Part Two
more Presents for deserving children. Please click 'Details' below for locations of Tree of Joy tags.
more Many hands make light work!
more Presentation to youngest and oldest walkers.
more Rotary proudly raising funds for Guernsey MIND.
more Supporting 20 local charities
more Doing something special to help others.
more A Winter Wonderland
more Very well done Guernsey
more £5300 donated on Flag Day to help those in need
more Another award for the Saffery Rotary Walk Committee
more The Rotary elves erected the Tree of Joy which was later switched on by 8 year-old Rosie McClean.
more Tree kindly donated by Len and Marilyn Armenta
more Very well done Guernsey
more A record breaking £85,430 donated to 28 local community projects.
more The Herm Island Charity Rough Golf Open (8 July 2017) raised £804 for Autism Guernsey and the Rotary Club of Guernsey
more Hearts & Smiles Golf Day raised £6000+ for Smile4Wessex and Heartbeat charities.
more The 20th Saffery Rotary Walk raised £75,000 + for 28 local Guernsey charities
more 13th Hearts & Smiles Golf Day raises over £6000
more Photographs taken by Nigel of the Delancey Garden Project crocuses in bloom.
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