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Hartley in the stands with children at Oldham Athletic Football Club

Hartley’s Hero Walk

Our beloved Hartley mascot is preparing to return with Oldham Athletic AFC’s Chaddy the Owl for a hero-themed adventure.

Hartley’s Hero Walk with Oldham Athletic AFC

Dr Kershaw’s’ mascot and Oldham Athletic AFC’s Chaddy the Owl are busy preparing to return for an exciting fundraising adventure. More details on our 2027 Hartley’s Hero Walk will be announced soon.

Please note that our planned event on Friday 6 November has been cancelled so we can ensure that our little heroes have the best experience possible. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, and you will be contacted regarding a refund.

What is Hartley’s Hero Walk?

Hartley’s Hero Walk is a glow-in-the-dark mission for children, created to inspire young heroes to raise money to support of the amazing work of Dr Kershaw’s Hospice and Oldham Athletic Community Trust. Our last Hartley’s Hero Walk raised over £15,000!

Our February 2026 hero-themed challenge invited children to complete five laps of the football pitch inside the football stadium at Boundary Park, which is the equivalent of one mile. There was also the option to dress as a favourite hero, whether that is a Hollywood superhero, doctor, athlete, author, teacher or family member.

Along with a Heroes Hub, we had lots of fun activities, with each child awarded a medal and two free tickets to an Oldham Athletic game upon completion. The next event is still top secret, so you will have to wait to find out more!

What is included in the ticket?

A very special shoutout to our superhero, Ethan!

Ethan Beveridge went above and beyond for our February 2026 Hartley’s Hero Walk, raising an incredible £620 – the highest of all our amazing heroes!

As a thank you, Ethan and his family were invited back to Boundary Park, where he was presented with a squadsigned Oldham Athletic shirt on the pitch before kick-off – just before Oldham’s 1–0 win over Grimsby!

Frequently Asked Questions

For little heroes, on-the-day signup is not available as tickets are limited. Please buy your tickets ahead of the event to avoid disappointment. However, additional adults will be able to pay on the day.

Details

WHEN:
TBC 2027

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