We Raised £4,000 for Bliss!

On Sunday 12th October, we laced up our walking boots and set off on a 17-mile journey from The Alverton in Truro to The Falmouth Hotel, with a stop at our own doors here at The Greenbank along the way. The route wound through stunning Cornish countryside, across the King Harry Ferry, and along the coast to Falmouth. We were joined by friends, family, and even a few four-legged companions, all walking for a cause close to our hearts.

For our General Manager, Matt Garland, this fundraiser was especially meaningful. Matt and his partner Hannah have a personal connection to Bliss, after their son Jesse spent time in neonatal care. Reflecting on the event, Matt shared:

“After choosing to support Bliss, it’s been more emotional than I expected. Talking about our time in NICU, sharing our son Jesse’s story, and asking for support brought a lot of memories back for my partner Hannah and myself. At times, I wondered if it would be worth reopening those feelings. But now that we’ve finished the walk, I can say without a doubt — it absolutely was.

The generosity and kindness we’ve experienced along the way has been amazing. From online donations to people who stopped us mid-walk just to talk, share their own stories, or hand us a few coins – thank you. Every single gesture, big or small, meant something. Hopefully we’ve helped raise awareness and funds that will support families who need Bliss in the future — families going through some of the toughest days of their lives.”

The day wouldn’t have been possible without our brilliant Marketing Assistant, Jennifer Turner, who organised the event, and the kindness of so many local businesses. A huge thank you to A2B Coach Travel for providing free morning transfers from Falmouth to Truro, Fal River Cornwall for a beautiful chartered ferry journey from King Harry Pier to Mylor Harbour, and Flushing Sailing Club for hosting us mid-route with cream teas and smiles. LM Cakery, run by our very own Reservations Manager Lisa Johns, also donated a delicious array of cakes and bakes that were sold for donations during the pit stop.

We’re also so grateful to Sharp’s Brewery for the refreshing mid-walk pint, Moët & Chandon for the celebratory sip on arrival at The Falmouth, Muddy Beach Café for their support and kind donation, and to Claire and her partner – two lovely locals who opened their home to us for a much-needed cup of tea and rest along the way.

Our JustGiving page for Bliss is still open, and this walk adds to the nearly £10,000 raised so far this year by The Cornwall Hotel Collection through a variety of fundraising events — including our Pink Wig Pre-Party in support of The Mermaid Centre, Dragon Boat racing for Mylor Sailability, and The Working Boat’s weekly pub quiz that continues to raise funds for local causes.

Giving back to our community is something we’re incredibly passionate about here at The Greenbank. From supporting Cornish charities to celebrating the people and places that make our county special, we’re proud to be part of a team that walks, talks, and fundraises together for good.