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Santa's fill the streets for run
05 December 2011
Around 155 children and adults dressed as Santa and some pet dogs showed their festive spirit and took part in the 5km Santathon to raise money for the Hospice on Sunday 4th December.
The runners were set on their way from Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club by the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham Councillor Milton McKenzie MBE and it is hoped their efforts have raised around £10,000 for patient care.
Among the running Santa’s were teachers and staff from Harold Wood Primary School including headteacher Alison Dowding. School Business Manager Lorraine Retigan who ran said: “It was a lovely event, everybody enjoyed it and we were pleased to support a worthwhile cause. The family of one of our teachers has benefited from the care provided by Saint Francis Hospice so we wanted to give something back to the charity.”
Trish Evans and husband Paul ran with son-in-law Jamie Howe in memory of Trish's father-in-law David, who died in September after battling cancer. Trish said: "The Santathon was great fun, I really enjoyed it.”
She added: “When David got ill, everybody from the day hospice was so amazing and then when he became an inpatient it was just the same. The medical team and staff were absolutely unbelievable and that’s why we wanted to give something back.
Members of Dagenham 88 Runners took part including Jacqueline Frewin, who wanted to run last year, but was on holiday so was pleased to join in this year and Lucinda Wilson said: “The Santathon was fantastic and I was really pleased with my time. I wanted to take part in a run and it’s good that I could support Saint Francis Hospice as it cares for local people who have cancer or other life-limiting illness.”
Event organiser Elizabeth Palfreman said: “It was great to see so many Santa’s young and old come together for the Santathon. Thank you to everyone who supported Saint Francis Hospice and to Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club for hosting the event. Our care touches the lives of many people, but only thanks to the generosity of the community who help raise the £7.2 million the charity required this year to provide its vital care to those who need it.”
To see a selection of photos please visit our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-Francis-Hospice/82673869686?ref=ts
