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Colour run to splash Christchurch Park with fundraising fun

Ipswich residents can join a vibrant charity event next month, as Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity hosts a colour run in Christchurch Park.

The big picture: The event on Saturday 28 September aims to raise funds for hospital staff and patients while offering a fun, colourful experience for participants of all ages and fitness levels.

Jo Rawlings, Abi Southgate, Maddi Young, Emily Turner-Hennings, Dr Claire Lamplugh
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity
ESNEFT's Staff Wellbeing team. Left-to-right: Jo Rawlings, Abi Southgate, Maddi Young, Emily Turner-Hennings and Dr Claire Lamplugh

Key details:

  • Participants can choose between 1km and 5km routes

  • Runners will be showered with eco-friendly coloured powder at each kilometre

  • All finishers receive a medal

  • Children under five can enter for free

Why it matters: Fundraising from the event will support vital health and healing efforts across local hospital sites.

What they're saying: Jo Rawlings, ESNEFT's wellbeing administrator told Ipswich.co.uk: "We're really looking forward to taking part in the colour run as a team. It's so important that staff at ESNEFT have access to facilities that support their well-being."

How to participate:

  1. Turn up on the day and sign up for either the 1km or 5km route

  2. Wear the provided white t-shirt

  3. Get colourful while supporting a good cause

How to support: Those unable to participate can donate to the ESNEFT wellbeing team's fundraising efforts at www.justgiving.com/team/wellbeing

The bottom line: This family-friendly event offers Ipswich residents a chance to get active, have fun, and support their local hospitals.

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