The entire team at a Birmingham children’s hospice will be inspiring others this March by taking on a charity challenge to walk 100 miles – finishing their feat with a victory lap around Aston Villa football ground. Dedicated colleagues from Acorns Children’s Hospice are putting their best foot forward and collectively counting their steps towards an ambitious target to raise money and awareness for children with life-limiting conditions.
Entire hospice team takes on 100 Miles in March challenge
Entire hospice team takes on 100 Miles in March challenge
10th March 2026
Every mile brings us closer to families
Kate Williams, Children’s Palliative Clinical Lead at Acorns Birmingham, said: “It’s a great challenge and we wanted to step up and inspire others to take part. For us, it is about more than just the physical challenge, it’s about every mile bringing us closer to the families who need us most. We wanted to lead by example and show that when we move together as a team, we can make a huge difference for children who are seriously ill and their families.”
It’s all part of the Walk 100 Miles in March challenge which takes place over the whole month and is inviting people across the area to do up their laces and take part, and at the same time do something amazing for children who are seriously ill.
The Acorns team – including nurses, healthcare assistants, the community care team, family service staff, admin, and facilities colleagues – are plotting a virtual course between Acorns three hospices in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester. It will take a detour to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where many of the children receive treatment, and the Acorns Harborne superstore before the team finishes their journey in person at Villa Park.
Doing something that makes a real difference
Sophie Boreham, Events Manager at Acorns, said: “Whether you walk a little every day, use the treadmill at the gym, or take on longer distances at the weekend in beautiful countryside, each mile you make will mean so much.
“We’re asking each walker to be brilliant and raise £100 for Acorns – that’s just £1 for every mile – and we’re here to support you all the way so get in touch and get that fantastic feeling for doing something that makes a real difference.”
For more information and to register for the Walk 100 miles in March challenge visit www.acorns.org.uk/100
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and support for their families.
In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 800 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,100 families, including those who are bereaved. Children visit Acorns for rehabilitative respite, symptom management, emergency and end-of-life care.
This care and support is provided from Acorns three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and in the community.
Acorns needs around £40,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with more than 75% of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community and income from its charity shops.