Ayrshire Hospice's annual Memory Walk has raised an incredible £60,962.94 for the charity.

Held in August, more than 400 people took to the streets of Ayr to share memories of their loved ones and raise some vital funds for the charity.

Funds raised will support specialist palliative and end of life care for patients with life limiting illnesses across Ayrshire and Arran, in addition to counselling and support services for their families.

Cumnock Chronicle: Flo’s Fitness Boutique took on the challenging 13-mile route (Image- Ayrshire Hospice)Flo’s Fitness Boutique took on the challenging 13-mile route (Image- Ayrshire Hospice) (Image: Ayrshire Hospice)

Walkers were able to choose their own route of either 4, 9 or 13 miles.

Along the way, they were entertained by local musicians and performers, fuelled up on snacks donated by local businesses, and neighbours lined the streets to cheer them on.

Cumnock Chronicle: Fuelling up on snacks kindly donated by Tesco (Image- Ayrshire Hospice)Fuelling up on snacks kindly donated by Tesco (Image- Ayrshire Hospice) (Image: Ayrshire Hospice)

Rebekah McGinn, Ayrshire Hospice Senior Fundraiser, said: “We are so proud of the efforts of every single walker who took part in the Shining Star Memory Walk.

"We are proud of their achievement, and proud of their fundraising efforts which helped raise an incredible total. Well done everyone.

"We are once again very grateful for the support of Robin Henderson and his team at Ayr Audi for their generous support and sponsorship, and to all in our community who made the night a success.”

Cumnock Chronicle: Lighting up the night for loved ones (Image- Ayrshire Hospice)Lighting up the night for loved ones (Image- Ayrshire Hospice) (Image: Ayrshire Hospice)