Naomi Mitchell A HOSPICE based in Sutton Scotney has launched a running challenge, backed by a Great British athlete. Naomi House & Jacksplace has launched Run 4 Respite, encouraging supporters to run 105 miles in the month of March, and raise £105 – which is enough to fund five hours-worth of vital specialist care. The event has been backed by renowned Great Britain long distance runner, Naomi Mitchell, and sponsored by building services engineers, the Royston Group. GB long distance runner and friend to the charity, Naomi, will be supporting the charity event by taking part and promoting it to her followers. She said: “I am getting involved with Run 4 Respite this March to help raise much needed funds for Naomi House & Jacksplace, as they continue to provide critical services, for free. It’s so important that all children and young people have access to support networks and the care they need, especially during this period, where so much of our lives are restr
A SUTTON Scotney charity has launched a new running challenge to help families in the area in need of crucial respite support. Naomi House & Jacksplace has lcreated Run 4 Respite, a brand new virtual running distance challenge, encouraging supporters to run 105 miles in the month of March, and raise £105. The event has been backed by renowned Great Britain long distance runner, Naomi Mitchell, and sponsored by building services engineers, the Royston Group. £105 is enough to fund 5 hours’ worth of vital specialist care for the region’s life limited and life threatened children and young adults. Respite care gives families the chance to regroup, to relax and to rebalance family life. Naomi House & Jacksplace offers 24 hour respite care for the whole family, through the good days, difficult days and last days. This care continues for as long as a family needs it.
DID you spot any Santas running through the local streets? There may not have been hundreds this year, but the Naomi House and Jacksplace s annual Christmas fun run still went ahead. The charity held a virtual version, in which participants of any age can created their own 5k route. Charlotte Patrick, events fundraiser at Naomi House and Jacksplace said: Although we’re really disappointed that our normal event can’t take place in Winchester, we’re so excited to be able to encourage people to join in the fun in their local areas. This event is for all ages and we can’t wait to see the photos of everyone dressed up in their Santa suits – mums, dads, children, grandparents, work colleagues.