The poetry is accompanied by film footage of the walkers whose support has so far raised more than £150,000 for end of life care.
Ashgate Hospice’s communications officer Tom Oakley, who has worked for the charity since January 2021, wrote the poem.
A record 3,100 walkers pounded the 10k Sparkle Night Walk route on Saturday.
Mark and Sam Brailsford walked in memory of friends who have received care at Ashgate Hospice. The couple, from Wingerworth, said taking part in the walk gives them an opportunity to "rekindle the good times" they had with their loved ones.
Sam, who works as a florist, said: "We've come along to raise money for a worthy cause. Two of my friends passed away at the hospice and Mark's had friends who have received care too.
"We're not just walking for the people who we've known who have died, but for the people who are using the service now and will need it in the future.
"I've been taking part in the walk for more than 10 years now. For me the atmosphere is lovely and people are so nice. All the walkers have a chat, they’re all smiley and jolly. Everyone has a reason to be here and it makes you rekindle the good times you had with people who are no longer here."
Registration for next year’s Sparkle Night Walk on Saturday, June 22, is now open. People can sign up for an early bird price of just £8 before August 13, 2023, at https://ashgatehospice.org.uk/
1. Sparkle Night Walk
Sparkle Nigh Walk participants gather in the car park at Chesterfield Football Club where the 10k route started and ended. Photo: Tom Hodgson/Simon Wilkinson
2. Starting line
Mark and Sam Brailsford take part in the Sparkle Night Walk in memory of friends who have received care at Ashgate Hospice. Photo: Tom Hodgson
