A HUGE £15,000 has been raised for St Rocco’s Hospice thanks to the hard work of hundreds of people.

Last Sunday, more than 300 people arrived at Walton Hall and Gardens dressed in white t-shirts and sunglasses ready to take on a colour run.

During the event, coloured powder paint was thrown by sponsors and volunteers who made sure they left a multicoloured mark on everyone as they made their way around the 3km course.

Warrington Guardian:

Charlotte, the events manager at St Rocco’s Hospice, said: “We last held the colour run event in 2018 so we were excited to bring this family event back.

“It was a joyous occasion with runners of all ages forming a rainbow trail along the course.

“We rely on over 80 per cent of our funding being generated from the local community so the funds raised will ensure that the hospice can continue making a difference to patients and their families in Warrington.

“Thank you to everyone involved.”

Warrington Guardian:

A special thanks has gone to the colour station sponsors, Gulliver’s World, McDonald’s, and The Village Hotel, as we all as all the volunteers involved including photographer Brian Touhey and Moore Camera Club, the team at Walton Gardens, Adrian Cunliffe, Amanda, Mike & Rhian from Omni Fit for the warm up, Spectrum Striders Running Club for the gantry, Asda for the donation of snacks for goodie bags, BT Skips, staff from RBS, Just Face Painting Cheshire, Candy Occasions and The Mayor who started the run.

A huge £15,000 was raised by the event and the money will go towards patient care at the hospice.

If you would like to find out more about events that St Rocco’s Hospice hold throughout the year, visit https://www.stroccos.org.uk/events-campaigns or call the fundraising team on 01925 575780.