Walking for Bloom: Raising £3,547 for Our Therapeutic Groups

What better way to support Bloom Sheffield than by getting out into the green spaces that inspire so much of what we do?

This September, 18 brilliant Bloom staff and volunteers, joined by two very enthusiastic four-legged friends, took on the Sheffield Round Walk to raise money for our therapeutic groups. And together, we raised an incredible £3,547! 🌿🥾

Walking for something that matters

At Bloom, our therapeutic groups provide a safe, welcoming space for people who need them. They bring people together through gardening, growing, nature and creativity, helping people connect with others and spend time outdoors.

We want these groups to remain free for the people who need them most – but keeping them free means we need to find ways to raise the money that makes them possible.

So, we decided to put our walking boots on and take on the Sheffield Round Walk!

18 people, 2 dogs and a lot of miles

Our team of 18 staff and volunteers set off to tackle the 15 mile route, with two dogs joining us along the way.

It was a chance to get together outside of our usual gardens and group spaces, challenge ourselves and, most importantly, raise money for something we all care deeply about. There were plenty of hills, plenty of tired legs and, we're sure, a few moments when we wondered why we'd signed ourselves up for it! But walking through Sheffield's beautiful green spaces was also a lovely reminder of just how important access to nature can be.

For Bloom, nature isn't simply something nice to have. It is at the heart of so much of our work.

£3,547 raised!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who sponsored us, we raised an amazing £3,547. That's £3,547 that will help us continue providing our therapeutic groups free of charge to the people who rely on them.

Every donation makes a difference. It helps us create spaces where people can spend time outdoors, learn new skills, grow things, meet others and feel part of a community. And that's what makes this fundraising so special to us. It's not just about completing a walk – it's about helping make sure that people can continue to access the support and connection that Bloom provides, without cost being a barrier.

A huge thank you

A massive thank you to everyone who sponsored us, shared our fundraiser, cheered us on and supported Bloom.

And of course, a huge well done to our 18 staff and volunteers – and our two canine companions – for taking on the Sheffield Round Walk! We couldn't do what we do without our community behind us.

£3,547 raised. 18 walkers. 2 dogs. One very important cause. 💚

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