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Nearly 500 runners participated in Suffolk Mind's first-ever Colour Rush event, raising more than £12,000 for mental health support in the county.
The big picture: Fresh off the heels of the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Colour Run at Christchurch Park a week prior, 480 runners supported Suffolk Mind at their first colour run at Trinity Park on Saturday, 5th October.

By the numbers:
480 runners participated
£12,000+ raised
3km course for adults
1.5km course for children
What they're saying:
Julie Long: "It was absolutely amazing to witness the flash flood of colour as our runners started their run. This was a brilliant, family-friendly event which perfectly captured how you can put the 'fun' in fundraising."
Grace Cook, 6, who ran with three generations of her family: "The colour rush was really fun – I really enjoyed it. I loved all the colours and how happy everyone was. My family had lots of fun too."
Sophie Proctor, volunteer: "It was a privilege to support Suffolk Mind on such a vibrant day. It's not every day that you're asked to douse people in colour, so it was definitely a day to remember!"

What's next: Suffolk Mind hopes to host more mass-participation events in the future, Long said.
The bottom line: The successful Colour Rush event highlights the community's willingness to support mental health initiatives through fun, family-friendly activities.
For more information on Suffolk Mind and upcoming fundraising events, visit www.suffolkmind.org.uk.

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