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'Wonderful and messy' run raises £21,000 for children's hospice
Hundreds of runners covered in colourful paint raised more than £21,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice.
The first-ever Derian House Colour Run took place on Saturday, June 28, at the hospice in Astley Village, Chorley.
Runners of all ages and abilities donned bright props and face paint to participate in the family fun run.
Runners of all ages and abilities donned bright props and face paint (Image: Steve Salmon photography)
The event began with a lively Zumba session led by instructor Sylvia Skinner and the hospice's mascot, Danni.
Participants, all of whom received a free medal from John Harrison Sports Ltd, were painted with vibrant colours as they ran.
Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle also made an appearance to show his support for the charity.
Junior, 16, who visits the hospice, took part in the Colour Run with his younger sister Bella, 11, mum Belinda, and nan Tina.
Mum Belinda, Junior, nan Tina, and sister Bella (Image: Steve Salmon photography)
Junior said: "It was a wonderful and fantastic experience.
"I had a super day and loved how messy I could get — my wheelchair still has some paint on it!"
Kerry Salmon, community fundraiser at Derian House, said: "I want to say a massive thank you to all the runners, volunteers, businesses, sponsors and staff who helped make Derian's first ever Colour Run a success.
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She added: "It was such a vibrant and memorable day, and we can't wait to do it all over again next year."
"Care is free to families at Derian House, but it will cost £6million to run the hospice this year.
"We rely on our kind-hearted supporters to raise 70p in every £1 as we only receive a small amount of funding from the government."
