Eastbourne fundraisers walk more than 30 miles to support children’s hospices

Eastbourne fundraisers walk more than 30 miles to support children’s hospices

A pair of fundraisers from Eastbourne have walked more than 30 miles to raise money for two East Sussex children’s hospices.

A walk for support

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