HUNDREDS of Santas were spotted crossing the Silver Jubilee Bridge in a festive fun run that raised more than £7,000 for a much-loved local hospice.
The Santa Dash, an annual 3km fun run, helps to raise the vital funds needed for Halton Haven Hospice to continue providing a peaceful space, specialist end of life care and support.
This year the event had a fantastic response, with 314 ‘Santa’ runners raising more than £7,000 which will be used to support patients and their families in the local area.
Event sponsor, merseyflow, joined in the festive spirit of the Santa Dash by registering a team of 30 of its staff members to participate in the fun run on the day.
Tina Gill, fundraising manager at Halton Haven Hospice, said: “Seeing hundreds of Santas running across the bridge really is an amazing sight, and we are overwhelmed with the response we’ve had this year – it has been the biggest year for the Santa Dash since Covid so it shows how much people are supporting it.
“Every donation really can make a difference at a critical time in someone’s life, and we’re grateful to our sponsor merseyflow and everyone that took the time to come and take part.”
Helen Williams, marketing manager for Merseyflow, said: “The Santa Dash is always a lot of fun and seeing how many people show their support to the hospice is really heart-warming.
“The whole team had a great time taking part and we’re happy we could help raise some of the funds needed to support Halton Haven Hospice and the amazing work it does in the community.”
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