Runners taking part in Southport’s most colourful annual event have raised over £6,000 for the Elsie’s Story charity.
Hundreds of fundraisers took part in the second Southport Colour Run at Southport Rugby Club in June.
Event organiser Sue Astwood said: “We are proud to hand over a cheque for £6,205 to Jenni and David Stancombe today; the contribution to Elsie’s Story from this year’s Southport Rugby Club Colour Run!
“We will be supporting Elsie’s Story again next year, keep an eye out for the date!”
Places sold out weeks in advance for this much-anticipated event.
Elsie’s mum Jenni Stancombe, dad David Stancombe and little sister Rosie were among those who took part.
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 on Waterloo Road involved two laps of the field and an obstacle course 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.
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.”
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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