A Light Walk fundraiser reaches London
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The epic hike was undertaken to highlight the vital work of, as well as raise money for the ALPD Lumiere Scheme and industry charity Backup.
Whilst Bowden was the only wayfarer along the planned physical route, others walked an equal distance remotely. Remote walkers were either keeping the same timeframe or walking through the month of September around existing work commitments. Bowden was also joined by friend, Lewis Dainton who, while helping to raise money for the two main charities was also raising money for Children’s World, a performance-based charity for children.
ALPD executive committee member Lucy Carter undertook the route remotely. She explains: “With dog walking, walking weekends and walking to meetings instead of taking the tube, I’ll be hitting my 101-mile target by 30 September. While it’s not the same challenge as the Light Walk team, maybe my efforts have succeeded in getting me a little bit fitter.
“The two causes are so important. Having once relied upon Backup myself following a work accident, I understand how sudden changes can affect one’s ability to work. And the ALPD Lumiere Scheme has helped and encouraged many emerging lighting designers and will now continue into the future including the other roles within the whole lighting team.”
ALPD chair Johanna Town comments: “We can’t thank Sam and Lewis enough for their amazing achievement, and also Chauvet for their continuing support. The Lumiere has been such a success over the past years and this financial support allows us to give that opportunity to others in the future: both emerging designers and production staff.”
