Charities have received thousands of pounds thanks to a popular fundraising walk.
The Mountbatten Hampshire Hospice, Headway, and Friends of Cupernham School (FOCUS) each received a share of £14,600 from the Rotary Club of Romsey Test's annual Walk the Test Way held in October.
The event, organised by the club, raised a total of £75,000, with the money gradually being distributed to many other organisations and charities that raised funds during the walk.
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A cheque for more than £11,000 was presented by club President, Charlie Daniel-Hobbs, to Helen O'Brien, Mountbatten's head of fundraising.
The charity had 100 supporters raising money on the walk to help fund valuable support for those with life-limiting illnesses.
Tara Doel, representing the charity Headway, which provides vital support for improving the lives of people who have suffered brain injury, was presented with a cheque for £1,134.
Katy May, from FOCUS, received a cheque for £1,630 that will be used to boost school funds and enrich the school learning experience for pupils.
Helen, Tara and Katy thanked the Rotary Club and gave a short talk about their organisations.
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