The staff were all very kind and supportive at all times during my son’s short stay at the hospice. I have nothing but praise for them all.Family of a patient

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Terms and conditions of entry

• Once accepted, your place cannot be transferred to any other person. If you cannot attend the walk, you must inform St Ann’s Hospice as soon as possible; you cannot give your place to any other person.
• Personal details: all entrants must provide a home address with postcode, together with an emergency contact name and telephone number of someone who will be available on the night of the event. This should not be someone participating in the walk.
• Fees: The special early bird registration fee is £12 per adult for all entries received before Friday 30 March 2012 and is non-refundable. The registration fee for any entries received after that date is £15 per adult and is non-refundable.
• The registration fee for anyone aged between 11 and 17 years old (inclusive) is £8.
• Payment: Please make cheques payable to St Ann’s Hospice. Each cheque should have the name(s) of the walkers written on the back. Please do not send cash through the post.
• Disabled entrants are welcome to take part although due to the nature of the event we ask you to contact us prior to completing the form as some people with disabilities may not find the route suitable. If a disabled entrant requires assistance from another person, this person must also enter as an individual. Only guide dogs are accepted – no other pets or animals are permitted.
• The Manchester Midnight Walk is not a race. No walkers are allowed to run or jog and no walker must pass the nominated walk leaders.
• Gates open at 9pm. The first wave of walkers will leave the venue at 11.30pm to ensure everyone is walking by midnight.  Please make certain you give yourself plenty of time.
• All participants walk at their own risk. In no event shall St Ann’s Hospice be liable for any injuries, loss or damages whatsoever including indirect, punitive, special, incidental or consequential losses connected with any aspect of this walk.
• You are not permitted to use any of the sponsorship money that you raise in relation to the Manchester Midnight Walk to pay for your expenses. If you do not pass all the money that you raise to St Ann’s Hospice, you may be committing a criminal offence.
• By signing the entry form you agree to follow the reasonable directions of St Ann’s Hospice and abide by the rules and conditions of entry for the Manchester Midnight Walk.
• St Ann’s Hospice reserves the right to cancel this event at any time if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.