The Night Shift Challenge
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This is a fundraiser event for Winchester Hospice.
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FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2025
DONATION
6PM-6AM
FitState, in collaboration with Winchester Hospice, is organising a special fundraiser for a cause very close to our hearts. That's right, Zoë Baker and Emma McCaffrey (who lead FitState - outdoor exercise classes for men and women in Winchester) are organising a 12-Hour Fitness Event on Friday, October 10th (6 PM - 6 AM) to raise money for the wonderful Winchester Hospice.
This is in honour of our dear friend Verity, a beloved member of our 'FitState' fitness group. Her passing deeply affected us, and we wanted to find a meaningful way to remember her and support the hospice that cared for her.
Our plan is simple: twelve 45-minute fitness classes with short breaks in between. We're asking for a minimum £10 donation per class, with options to donate more or get sponsored for taking on multiple classes. We have reached out to the Fitness community and created a diverse program of classes and would love for you and your families to get involved in some way. We are so grateful for the support of Noel and Verity's family, who are fully on board with this event. It was vital to us that this felt like a positive and fitting tribute to Verity. This 12-hour event is a chance to celebrate Verity's life, her commitment to fitness, and to raise crucial funds for Winchester Hospice.
Why support Winchester Hospice
Winchester Hospice plays a vital role in our community by providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to adults living with life-limiting illnesses in Winchester and the surrounding villages. Our mission is to help each patient live their life as fully and comfortably as possible, in a supportive environment that respects their dignity, privacy, and well-being.
By supporting Winchester Hospice, you’re helping to fund essential services such as our inpatient unit, community outreach, psychological support, and complementary therapies—all designed to care for the whole person, not just their illness. We work in close partnership with Hampshire Hospitals, community care teams, and GPs to ensure our patients and their families receive seamless, high-quality care wherever it’s needed most. Your support enables us to continue this crucial work and make a lasting difference in the lives of those facing some of their most difficult moments.
About Verity
We sadly lost Verity in February of this year to cancer. It is a very fitting tribute and way to honour Verity's life, love of community and keeping fit with The Night Shift. Also quite apt with Verity having been a nurse! As her family, we know she would have loved to be part of this not only for the fun, energy and community, but because of the very worthy cause it is supporting. The support and dedication provided by the hospice in Verity's last few months was quite exceptional. They need our support and what better way to do so.
SCHEDULE
6:15-6:45pm: Family Fitness Fun with Lauren Mortimer
7pm: Niki's Dance Class
8pm: Lucy Galloway, Barre Physique
9pm: Met Con with FitState Crew
10pm: Boxing Fit with Winchester Boxing Club
11pm: Zumba with Phil Cocksedge
12am: Feel-Good Dance Aerobics with Emma McCaffrey
1am: Clubbercise with Sarah
2am: TBC
3am: FitState: Keep on Moving!
4am: Yoga with Susanna Edwards
5am: Sunrise Yoga with Lou Perham