Great turnout for annual Nightingale House Hospice runs
The popular fundraising event, sponsored by GHP Legal Solicitors and P&A Group, saw a fantastic turnout, with participants of all ages taking on the challenge in support of hospice care. GHP Legal Solicitors brought along a team of more than 30 runners, who completed either the 5k or 10k route, encouraging one another across the finish line to cheers and applause.
Events fundraiser Bobbi Cococroft and children's 1k dash winner, Charlie Evans.
The event also featured a Children's 1k Dash, where three-year-old Charlie Evans ran to make a difference. Charlie raised more than £1,000 in memory of his grandma, who spent her final weeks at Nightingale House Hospice in 2014.
Charlie's mum, Chloe Evans, said: "Charlie decided to run for Nightingale House as his grandma spent her last few weeks at the hospice in 2014, so we know firsthand how amazing, caring and supportive the hospice is.
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"Charlie loved the event and loved preparing for the run - he did a few 1k runs in preparation! Charlie would love to do the run again next year."
Elise Jackson, events and campaigns manager at Nightingale House Hospice, said: "It was an amazing day! We were thrilled to see so many people come together to support our hospice.
"Events like this play a huge part in helping us to continue providing hospice care and services for people with progressive and life-limiting illnesses.
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"Thank you to everyone who took part, volunteered at the event, sponsored runners, or came along to cheer them on. It really makes a huge difference to families throughout Wrexham, Flintshire, East Denbighshire, Barmouth, and the border towns, including Oswestry, Ellesmere and Whitchurch."
• All proceeds from the day will go towards helping Nightingale House Hospice continue to offer vital care and support to patients and their families across Northeast Wales and the border areas.
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