Hundreds of people came together on Saturday to enjoy Southport’s most colourful day of the year, raising funds for Elsie’s Story.
The second Southport Colour Run took place at Southport Rugby Club on Saturday, with places sold out for this much-anticipated fundraiser.
Elsie’s mum Jenni Stancombe, dad David Stancombe and little sister Rosie were among those who took part in the colour run.
Also running were several teachers, parents and pupils from Elsie’s former school, Farnborough Road in Birkdale, where headteachers Adrian Antell and Jennifer Sephton were taking part in a 15,000ft skydive on the same day.
The 3k colour run at Southport Rugby club and involved two laps of the field and an obstacle course at Waterloo Road as adult and Colts players covered participants with colourful, powdered paint.
Runners began dressed in clean white T-shirts, but left as a mix of red, yellow and blue with a fun atmosphere as spectators watched from the stands, the side of the pitch and the clubhouse.
Mighty Radio in Southport kept people entertained with their outdoor stage and led the warm-up, as they played songs including Saturday Night by Whigfield and The Macarena.
The event was organised by Sue Astwood from Southport Rugby Club along with Elsie’s Story.
The day was supported by local businesses including Paul Halsall and Broadley Developments; Adam and and Kyla Watts at EFT Group; CSTA Global / Stephen Walker and Mike Dale; Barton’s Wholesalers / Martin Murphy; and Primark in Southport.
Southport Rugby Club Chair Enda Rylands said: “I am incredibly proud of everyone associated with Southport Rugby Club!
“We have a history of raising amazing amounts of money for some fabulous charities but this is honestly one of our more special events.
“All credit to Sue Astwood and all involved in volunteering to ensure we held such a successful event.”
Speaking on Stand Up For Southport, Gareth Lang said: “This was a wonderful day and event, well done Southport RFC.”
Christina Hartley said: “Smashing event, we loved it. Thank you to all the organisers and course guides… and of course the colour squirters!”
Beth Barrtt said: “It’s a day that everyone will remember.”
Elsie’s Story was set up last year “to turn heartbreak into hope, bringing joy to other children”.
The charity was founded by her family to make grants in Elsie’s name, supporting young people and helping children in the community.
If you want to contribute to ongoing fundraisers, or set up your own, head to: https://elsiesstory.org/get-involved/
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