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# Colourful charity run raises thousands for mental health
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/colourful-charity-run-raises-thousands-for-mental-health/
- Published: 2024-10-07T09:50:41.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:33:35.000Z
- Description: 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.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Grants, Donations & Fundraising, Events & Things To Do, Mental Health, #article, Suffolk Mind, Trinity Park, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** Fresh off the heels of the [Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Colour Run](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/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.

![Runners covered in coloured powder](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1728294349-suffolk-mind-colour-splash-2-1.jpg)

Runners of all ages were splashed with colour at intervals throughout the run (Suffolk Mind)

**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!"

![Grace Cook, 6 (front left), took part in the run with three generations of her family](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1728294484-suffolk-mind-colour-splash-1.jpg)

Grace Cook, 6 (front left), took part in the run with three generations of her family (Suffolk Mind)

**What's next:** [Suffolk Mind](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/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](http://www.suffolkmind.org.uk/?ref=ipswich.co.uk).

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