A CHILDREN'S hospice raised £14,000 at a lantern walk fundraiser.

Around 650 people turned out for the 6km walk on October 12, which was the second event of its kind hosted by Claire House. 

The walk began at Seacombe Ferry Terminal and went to Vale Park and back, with participants carrying lanterns.

The walk began at Seacombe Ferry Terminal and went to Vale Park and back (Image: Brian Roberts) Georgi Watkins, 13, from Widnes, was among those taking part and said: "We're doing this in memory of my brother Corey, and to raise money for Claire House.

"We're looking forward to the walk and to the hot chocolate we're going to have at the end."

Georgi's brother Corey used the hospice before he passed away, and her younger brother Parker still uses their services.

At the start of the walk, people filled out name signs, indicating who they were walking in memory of.

Plenty of people took part in the walk (Image: Brian Roberts) There was also a lantern decorating room at the start of the route.

Despite gusty conditions, the rain held off, and the participants enjoyed the walk along Seacombe prom.

Sisters Annabelle and Ruby Smith, both aged eight from Wallasey, decorated their own lanterns with pipe cleaners and brightly coloured paper.

They said: "We're here to support the children, and to support Claire House."

Sisters Ruby and Annabelle Smith (Image: Supplied) Matthew Tickle, whose son Luke uses the hospice, said: "Claire House does so much for us, it's nice to give back as a thank you.

"Luke loves his time at Claire House.

"As a family, we see the ongoing care that Claire House offers.

"They also support those who have lost their children."

Around 650 people turned out for the 6km walk on October 12 (Image: Brian Roberts) The event was organised in partnership with Eureka! Science + Discovery.

Event fundraiser Mark Pearson said: "We'd like to thank everyone who made this such a great event.

"This walk has such a nice feeling to it, people turn out to have a great time, remember loved ones, and raise money for a good cause.

"It was fantastic to see the lantern lights along the prom and that so many people came out to support their local hospice."