Father Christmases will be racing round Hollingworth Lake
Date published: 25 November 2013
Father Christmas Fun Run in aid of Springhill Hospice
Father Christmases will be racing round Hollingworth Lake in December in aid of Springhill Hospice.
Hollingworth Lake Country Park will be hosting the eighth annual 5k Father Christmas Fun Run - 11 am, Sunday 8 December - to raise funds for the hospice.
Lillie Winterbottom, Community Fundraiser for Springhill Hospice, said: “The fun run has become a prominent fundraising event over the past eight years, with last year’s event attracting over 150 runners, walkers, pram pushers, and families.
"Over the last seven years the event has also raised nearly £33,000, 100 per cent of which goes directly Springhill Hospice.
“We are very grateful to everyone who has taken part in previous years and hope people will join us this year for the event which is in aid of a very worthy cause, with all money raised going towards the running costs of the hospice.
"It really is great fun and a wonderful spectacle to see people of all ages dressed as Santa.”
Entry to the event, a Santa suit and a goody bag is £10 for adults and £8 for children. However, it is half price for anyone bringing their own Father Christmas outfit.
Open to all ages and abilities, to register contact the Fundraising Department at Springhill Hospice:
lillie.winterbottom@nhs.net
01706 649920
Or in person at Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PZ.
On the day those taking part can sign in from 10 am at the Visitor's Centre.
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