This year, the popular Moonlit and Starlit walks have been merged into one family-friendly walk – the Shining Stars Walk which took place on Saturday, September 21.The fundraiser event gave people the option to take part in a four or eight mile sponsored walk around Portsmouth and Southsea yesterday evening.
Yvonne Penny-Filewod, the charity's head of fundraising and Mmarketing said: "We are delighted to have the opportunity to share this unforgettable evening with families from our local community.
"Rowans offers an invaluable service to the local community, helping people with life-limiting illnesses live as well as possible.”
Here are 18 pictures from the Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk:

1. Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk
People have taken part in the Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in a bid to raise money for the charity. Those taking part had the option to complete a 4 or 8 mile sponsored walk around Portsmouth and Southsea. Picture Credit: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew Clark

2. Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk
People have taken part in the Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in a bid to raise money for the charity. Those taking part had the option to complete a 4 or 8 mile sponsored walk around Portsmouth and Southsea. Picture Credit: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew Clark

3. Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk
People have taken part in the Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in a bid to raise money for the charity. Those taking part had the option to complete a 4 or 8 mile sponsored walk around Portsmouth and Southsea. Picture Credit: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew Clark

4. Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk
People have taken part in the Rowans Hospice Shining Stars Walk on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in a bid to raise money for the charity. Those taking part had the option to complete a 4 or 8 mile sponsored walk around Portsmouth and Southsea. Picture Credit: Matthew Clark Photo: Matthew Clark