Hundreds of people are expected to take part in this year’s Starlight Walk as St Luke’s Hospice prepares for one of its biggest fundraising events of the year.
The night-time walk takes place on Saturday, 27 June, with participants raising money to support hospice services across Harrow and Brent.
This year’s event has received major backing from the local community, with Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan (SKSS) Temple Harrow acting as lead sponsor and providing a large team of volunteers to help on the night.
Temple members and volunteers supporting the event
Several hundred members of SKSS Temple Harrow are expected to take part in the walk, while volunteers from the temple will also help marshal the route. The support forms part of the temple’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Other sponsors supporting the event include MP Brothers, Burnt Oak Builders Merchants, Mayur’s, Kingsbury Fruit & Veg Ltd, Ealing Boards & Timber and All Bees Ltd.
Jo Pearce, Interim Chief Executive of St Luke’s Hospice, said: “We are incredibly grateful to SKSS Temple Harrow for their support of Starlight Walk 2026.
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“Congratulations to everyone at the SKSS Temple Harrow on reaching their 30th anniversary. We are honoured that they have chosen to mark this milestone by supporting St Luke’s Hospice through sponsorship, volunteer marshalls and walkers taking part on the night.
“As we reach our own significant milestone of 40 years serving Harrow and Brent next year, we greatly value the Temple as a community partner and are grateful for their continued support of our work.
“The generosity of our local community continues to amaze us, and every person and organisation supporting Starlight Walk is helping us provide care for local people and families when they need it most.”
A hospice with deep roots in the community
St Luke’s Hospice has been supporting people across Harrow and Brent since the 1980s, providing specialist care for people with life-limiting illnesses and support for their families.
Based in Kenton, the hospice offers inpatient care, community services, emotional support and bereavement services, helping thousands of local residents each year.
The charity relies heavily on fundraising and donations from the local community to continue providing its services.
Nearly 200 walkers from Team SKSST
SKSS Temple says its support for St Luke’s spans many years, with the organisation raising more than £120,000 for the hospice through sponsored walks, family fun days and other fundraising activities.
Rikin Kerai, Secretary of SKSS Temple Harrow, said: “SKSS Temple has proudly supported St Luke’s Hospice for many years through sponsored walks, family fun days and other fundraising initiatives, raising over £120,000 to help provide specialist care and support for patients and their families. In recognition of this longstanding partnership, SKSS Temple was nominated for Community Supporter of the Year in 2022.
“This year, almost 70 SKSS Temple volunteers, including 35 trained first aiders, are supporting the walk, making the temple the largest single volunteer group involved. Almost 200 people have registered to walk as part of Team SKSST, reflecting the organisation’s strong commitment to selfless service and community engagement.
“SKSS Temple looks forward to continuing its support of St. Luke’s Hospice and helping this vital local charity provide outstanding care for years to come.”
Still time to take part
There is still time for people to sign up for the Starlight Walk.
Participants can walk in memory of a loved one, celebrate someone special or simply show their support for St Luke’s Hospice and the work it carries out across Harrow and Brent.
The event takes place on Saturday, 27 June. More information is available from St Luke’s Hospice.
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