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Over 300 people took part in Hospital Hero Hike organised by Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, completing the 21-mile walk and raising over £51,000.
MORE than 100 runners donned their Santa suits as they pounded the pavements for a twist on an annual fun run. The annual Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity Santa Fun Run was not able to take place in Castle Park in Colchester this year due to the pandemic. Usually fundraisers start at the bandstand and pick a 3k, 5k and 10k route to complete. Instead for the 11th edition of the iconic event, runners took part virtually to raise money for the ward, department or appeal which meant most to them. Runners of all ages took up the challenge raising thousands of pounds between them.
“Some of the team had never run before, so it was great to come together to take on this challenge. We all ran at least 5km and supported each other every step of the way. I’m so chuffed we did it, and we raised £1,190 too.”
Another participant was retired EADT and Ipswich Star journalist David Vincent, 68, a former cancer patient. In 2012, David was diagnosed with bowel and bladder cancer. Eight years on he is still very grateful for the outstanding level of care he received at Ipswich Hospital and considers himself “one of the lucky ones”.
He chose to support The Blossom Appeal, to build a new £5.3m Breast Care Centre at Ipswich Hospital, and raised £285 for the appeal.