Thrill seekers abseil down Coventry Cathedral for The Myton Hospices

The day saw participants push their limits, raising vital funds to support the hospice's crucial work in providing palliative and end of life care for people across Coventry and Warwickshire.

The event was a massive success, raising over £61,000. The Myton Hospices would like to say a big thank you to everyone who made the day as fantastic as it was. The incredible volunteers worked tirelessly, helping with registration, handing out medals, and selling merchandise and refreshments. Their dedication ensured that the day ran smoothly and was enjoyable for all involved. Myton would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to MDT Training for sponsoring the event and also raising £1,317, and to Reddit who fully funded 75 abseil places for local people to take part from their Community Funds Programme.

A special thank you to Paul Sanders, who organised a series of live performances, creating an amazing atmosphere for both participants and spectators. Myton would also like to thank the expert abseil team from Eight Point Two for guiding participants, especially those feeling nervous, through the descent safely and confidently.

Marc Dwyer, Challenge Events Fundraiser at The Myton Hospices, said: “We are so grateful for the amazing people who took on this incredible challenge. We’ve recently launched our Urgent Appeal to raise £240,000, so more people in Coventry and Warwickshire can access a Hospice Bed when they need it. Our local community's support is crucial in helping us reach as many people as possible living with life-limiting illnesses. We would like to thank everyone who participated, volunteered and donated. Their efforts will help us to continue providing essential palliative and end of life care to our patients and their families.”