Thousands of “pink ladies” took to the streets for a midnight walk to raise more than £180,000 for a hospice.

Around 1,400 women dressed in luminous accessories walked up to nine miles around Harrow and Brent on Friday, June 30.

Entertainment was provided by AK Bollywood, Vincent De Lima and Shree Muktajeevan Swamibap Dhol before the challenge began at the stroke of midnight.

The walk was held to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice, which is based in Kenton Road, Pinner and offers care for people with cancer and other serious progressive illnesses, such as motor neurone disease and heart, lung and kidney failure.

Gopika Patel wanted to take part after the hospice cared for her sister during the last 24 hours of her life.

She said: “It is my third time I am taking part in the Midnight Walk and I am walking in memory of my sister.

“St Luke’s supported the whole family and my sister was at St Luke’s for the last 24 hours of her life.

“The Midnight Walk is an excellent event, it’s fun, happy and we really enjoyed it. Everyone is also really helpful.”

Marcia John-Baptiste was part of a team called Double Trouble and walked in honour of her close friend Karen Tighe.

She said: “St Luke’s is such a good cause and I also support the hospice by using and donating to the charity shops.

“It was the first time I took part and it was such a great atmosphere. I would encourage others to take part next time – life is too short and you should enjoy yourself.”

St Luke’s director of fundraising Pam Russell added: “The Midnight Walk is our biggest event of the year and it is great to see people of all ages and all parts of the community coming together to support our patients.

“We would like to give a big thank you to our ladies who walked through the night and collectively raised an incredible amount for the hospice.”