HAMPSHIRE hospices for children and young adults, Naomi House & Jacksplace, are gearing up for the charity’s busiest ever event season, and refreshments should not be a problem.

Test Valley-based Hildon Natural Mineral Water have supplied an 15,000 bottles of water to guarantee participants remain hydrated and refreshed.

Hildon Natural Mineral Water, based near Broughton, has supported Naomi House & Jacksplace for a number of years.

As well as supplying water for the charity’s events, staff have also volunteered at the hospice and taken part in numerous challenge events.

Among events where Hildon Water will be available are the charity’s flagship fundraiser, the 26-mile Clarendon Way Walk, Rainbow Runs in Hampshire and Dorset, and the hospice’s newest event, Gauntlet Games.

Debbie Jones, executive director at Hildon Water, said: “We are delighted to support Naomi House and Jacksplace for their flagship fundraising events this year. The charity fits well within Hildon’s core ethos and the support they give to children and young adults alike is so vital and close to many of our hearts here at Hildon. We feel truly privileged to be a part of the incredible work they are doing.”

Paul Morgan, head of fundraising at Naomi House & Jacksplace, said: “The support of Hildon Natural Mineral Water is so very important to the success of our events. We are incredibly grateful to the whole team at Hildon for their continued support and for ensuring that event participants who are physically exerting themselves in support of local children and young adults know the local business community is right behind them.”

Naomi House & Jacksplace hospices offer respite, emergency, end of life and bereavement care to seriously ill children and young people from across the south.