CHASING THE RAINBOW

Peace Hospice Care Colour

Fun Run returned to a very sunny Aldenham Country Park in June, seeing hundreds of revellers complete the colourful course in aid of a good cause. Over 420 runners joined the start line of the technicolour event with the current fundraising total standing at £21,500 and going up all the time. All the money raised will be used by Peace Hospice Care to provide care and support for local people with a life-limiting illness. Many of the runners taking part had strong links to the hospice, which motivated them to not only take part ,but also seek sponsorship from friends and family.

On the day, runners lined up just before 11.30am in anticipation of the starting signal. Instead of the traditional starter pistol, Peace Hospice Care patron, Luther Blissett, signalled the beginning of the race with a countdown from 10, followed by a shower of coloured powder, seeing the runners off to a bright start. At each kilometre mark, enthusiastic volunteers were on hand to throw more coloured powder, leaving the runners’ previously white event t-shirts looking more colourful than they started!

The first runners completed the course in around 25 minutes before collecting their finisher medals and going on to enjoy the rest of the entertainment at the event. The events village, featuring music, food stalls, inflatables and games was available throughout the day to make it a memorable day out for the whole family.

Peter Rasmussen, Events Manager at Peace Hospice Care, says: “It was great to see so many people supporting this year’s Colour Fun Run and having a great day out. From tiny tots to family groups and workmates getting together for team building, there was a real mix of runners and a fantastic atmosphere on the day.” renniegrovepeace.org.uk

About Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

 Peace Hospice Care is now part of the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care group, following a merger with Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

 Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care provides care and support for adults and children with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them, in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

 The charity supports patients to live the best quality of life they can through the combination of outpatient, rehabilitation and supportive care services, Hospice at Home and inpatient care that is right for them.

 Rennie Grove Peace Hospice

Care is here for those around a patient, including family, friends and carers, ensuring that everyone can receive the right support, wherever and whenever they need it.

 Care is provided at no cost to patients and families and is made possible by the generous donations the charity receives.

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