Walk for Wards is a special event where people across Dorset can stride with pride for a ward or department at University Hospitals Dorset that’s close to their heart!

Stride with pride to support a ward or department at your local hospitals by joining University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s flagship event, Walk for Wards.

Every year, dedicated NHS colleagues, patients, families, community groups and gear to walk, run or stroll 3km, 5km or 10km through Upton Country Park in Poole to fundraise for the amazing services across University Hospitals Dorset.

Walk for Wards participants can raise funds for any ward, department or service that has touched their life. Every step taken and pound raised paves the way for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity to enhance patient care and the wellbeing of all NHS staff – above and beyond what the NHS will fund.

In 2024, Hot Radio was the Walk for Wards gold sponsor, organising a team of Hot Walkers to fundraise for The BEACH Appeal. Our silver sponsor, Care South, also made an invaluable difference by supporting Walk for Wards and joined us with their incredible team.

While waiting for Walk for Wards 2025, you can contribute to enhancing healthcare across Dorset by supporting University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity today. There are many ways to get involved, whether a one-time or monthly donation, coming together with friends for a fundraising challenge or organising your own event.

Whatever you are thinking of doing, we are immensely grateful for your support today, tomorrow and always.