Watford Colour Run Set to Smash Target!

Half the places for Peace Hospice Care’s Watford Colour Run have already been snapped up with more than seven weeks to go.

Last year, the Watford Colour Run sold out and this year looks set to be a sell out too! So far, 500 participants have signed up to take part in the 5k fun run which will take place on Sunday 21^st May at Aldenham Country Park. Anyone interested in taking part this year is urged to sign up early to avoid missing out.

Ben Day, our Rewind presenter at Vibe 107.6 FM, took part in last year’s event with his wife and daughter. Ben said: “I ran as I wanted to support the Hospice for the brilliant care they gave my dad in his last days. That’s not something you can put a value on and so I try to support the charity wherever I can. I’d encourage anyone to take part; there are people of all abilities just having a great time and getting covered in multi-coloured powder!”

Left to right: Isla, Roxie and Ben Day taking part in the Watford Colour Run 2016

Pete Watson, Events and Community Fundraising Manager at Peace Hospice Care, said: “Watford Colour Run places are going fast. We usually get a last minute rush so I’m confident this year’s event is going to smash our target with more participants than ever before.”

There is no age or time limit to finishing the course so participants can hop, skip, jump, walk or dance their way round! The run will start at 10.30am and there will also be music, food stalls, rides and games throughout the day. So get all the family together and join us for the friendliest family fun run in town, the Watford Colour Run!

To join the Watford Colour Run please visit www.peacehospicecare/events, email events@peacehospicecare.org.uk or call 01923 335373. (Standard entry is £23 for adults and £12 for children - under 5's are free).

Peace Hospice Care is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and families facing a life limiting illness by providing care and support in the setting of their choice. Every year the Hospice needs £5 million to run and deliver its free services to patients in Hertfordshire by a highly skilled team of specialists.

They support patients through their Inpatient Unit, Community Services that bring hospice care to patients’ homes and Starlight Day Services, which offer a range of groups, complementary therapies, creative therapies, rehabilitation and talking therapies (counselling). They provide a day service, inpatient care, hospice at home and supportive care including bereavement support. They also work with schools, colleges and care homes providing them with educational support. For further information or advice regarding referrals to all their services please contact the Community Liaison Coordinator on 01923 330330 or 07952 999101 or by email.

(Source: Peace Hospice Care)