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Bolton domestic abuse charity Fortalice is calling on locals to join its fells walk fundraiser to help support survivors. The Fortalice Fells Walk takes place on Saturday, July 5, inviting people of all ages to walk either 9K or 4.5K across the Pennine moors.
The route covers Winter Hill and Rivington Pike, with scenic views of the Cumbrian fells, Blackpool, and the Manchester skyline. The walk will be across the Pennine moors (Image: Supplied) Walkers can join family, friends, or colleagues, or take on the challenge solo. All participants will receive an official event t-shirt, a finishers medal, and a pasty at the end, kindly donated by Carrs.
The "event village" will also feature live entertainment from Bolton FM and a group warm-up before the walk begins. People of all ages can get involved (Image: Supplied) Fortalice hopes to raise vital funds for its services, including its crisis 24-hour phone line. Events like this help provide support for those experiencing domestic abuse.
A previous client of Fortalice said: "Don't ever underestimate how vital it was that someone was available to answer the phone that day and every day forward, talking everything through with me. "It was key in unlocking what I had been dealing with and making those important steps towards healing. "Cannot thank you enough, Fortalice.
" These events provide support to those experiencing domestic abuse (Image: Supplied) A single call to the crisis line costs £15, with every donation helping to provide lifesaving support. Last year, the walk raised more than £7,000, all of which went towards helping victims of domestic abuse and their families. A former resident of Fortalice said: "I feel security, safety and freedom here.
"Everyone is very positive and supportive, my kids are improving here day by day, and all the staff here feel like family. "Thank you." More than £7,000 was raised last year (Image: Supplied) Fortalice provides frontline services, outreach in the community, education, accredited training , and refuge accommodation for up to 22 women and 70 children.
Read more: More than 1,000 people of all ages take to the streets in 2nd 10k Bolton run Bolton woman to run Manchester Marathon in full cricket gear Famous landmark open to visitors for traditional Easter walk Chief executive Gill Smallwood MBE said: "Fundraising is particularly difficult at the moment and we are always so appreciative of the community support. "Please join this fantastic event if you are able to! "It means so much to our families." Anyone interested in signing up or finding more information can go online or email fundraising@fortalice.
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