At a time when real estate prices are said to be falling, asking $1,000 for a single brick could be regarded as a hard sell.

But the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust believes the 4-inch by 8-inch blocks represent a chance for purchasers to be a part of Bermuda’s history and raise $1 million into the bargain.

The Trust is hoping to sell 1,000 of the personalised bricks which will be used to create a Legacy Walkway — a permanent pedestrian sidewalk leading into the new Acute Care Wing of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

Each brick allows for three lines of text and can be customised with a personal message, tribute, important dates, names of family members, or even a special thank you.

According to a Trust spokesman, each brick within the Legacy Walkway will be viewed by thousands of patients, staff and hospital visitors this year and the generation to come. The initiative offers residents the opportunity to be a part of Bermuda’s history by purchasing a personalised brick, which will leave a lasting mark in the community.

Trust Chairman Philip Butterfield said: “We invite all to participate in this special project.

“The Legacy Walkway is a tangible way that residents can contribute to our hospital and preserve a legacy for their family and loved ones. We also welcome participation from churches, schools, and associations, as King Edward Memorial is a community hospital.”

Legacy Walkway donations will go to the trust’s Why it Matters campaign, which is hoping to raise $40 million.

To purchase a Legacy Brick today or for more information visit www.bhct.bm or contact Laura Lyons. T: 295-2428 or laural@bhct.bm.