Staff exercise 'round the world' to raise money for Julia's House Children's Hospice in Devizes

Staff at a children's hospice charity have set themselves the challenge of collectively exercising 'round the world' - all 24,000 miles - to raise much-needed money.

Some are walking and jogging to clock up their miles. Others are cycling, skipping, and one is even cartwheeling - all to raise money for Julia's House, which has children's hospices in Devizes, Wiltshire, and Corfe Mullen, Dorset.

The two hospices have closed for safety reasons, but care is continuing in the children's own homes, providing vital support to their families.

Like many charities, hospices are struggling financially in the pandemic. Julia's House has had to close its shops and call off its fundraising events. So far the Government has given £200 million to hospices to help, but managers worry about the future; will the public be willing to donate if the UK economy continues to struggle?

The staff's round-the-world challenge is their way of helping in tough times. They are aiming to raise £50,000 for Julia's House via their fundraising page.

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