Author Christie Watson's charity walk for nurses facing hardship

Nurses will join Christie Watson as she walks 10,000 steps through London for NHS 70th anniversary

The writer of The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story chose the number of steps estimated to be the number hospital nurses typically take in a 12-hour shift.

The walk on 6 July will begin outside the London offices of her publisher and finish at RCN headquarters.

Ms Watson, a former children’s intensive care nurse, has already raised £1,000 more than her £1,500 target.

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She said: ‘Nurses are struggling like never before. NHS staff are the biggest users of pay-day lenders. We must all shout out for nurses and for patients.’

All proceeds will go to the RCN Foundation, which helps nurses facing hardship by providing advice and support. The charity also invests in learning and development opportunities.

Further information

To register to join the walk email RCN Foundation fundraising and communications manager Tamara Gervasoni at Tamara.Gervasoni@rcn.org.uk, giving contact details and T-shirt size.

To donate, go to Vintage's JustGiving page

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