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Hampshire Hospitals Charity Colour Run Returns for Second Year

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The Hampshire Hospitals Charity Colour Run is set to return to Harewood Forest, near Andover, on Saturday, August 2, after its successful inaugural event last year. The charity run, which raises money for Hampshire's hospitals, encouraged nearly 300 participants to get creative and raise £10,000 in support of local hospitals. This year, participants will again start in a white T-shirt and be covered in eco-friendly powder paint as they pass through multiple stations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Hampshire Hospitals Charity Colour Run will take place on Saturday, August 2, in Harewood Forest, near Andover.
  • Last year's event saw nearly 300 participants raise £10,000 for Hampshire's hospitals.
  • Participants will wear a white charity T-shirt and be covered in eco-friendly powder paint as they pass through multiple stations.
  • The event has received fantastic feedback and is expected to be even more popular this year.
  • Sponsors of the event include Back in Shape Health Centre, Hildon Natural Mineral Water, Tomato Energy, and Ben's Quality Dry Cleaners.
  • Morgan Hughes, fundraising assistant at Hampshire Hospitals Charity, has praised the event as an "incredible sight" and thanked participants for their feedback.
  • The event has attracted a team from Back in Shape Health Centre, who will lead a warm-up session before participants take on the Colour Run challenge.
  • Hildon Natural Mineral Water has supplied water for participants at the finish line and has expressed their enthusiasm for sponsoring the event again.

Statistics:

  • 300 participants took part in last year's event.
  • £10,000 was raised for Hampshire's hospitals during last year's event.
  • 4 sponsors have pledged their support for this year's event: Back in Shape Health Centre, Hildon Natural Mineral Water, Tomato Energy, and Ben's Quality Dry Cleaners.
  • Tickets prices are £18 for adults and £10 for children.
  • Participants who book their place will receive a white charity T-shirt to wear during the run.

Sources:

  • Hampshire Hospitals Charity Colour Run website.
  • Hampshire Hospitals Charity website.
  • Quote from Morgan Hughes, fundraising assistant at Hampshire Hospitals Charity.
  • Sharron Bruty, marketing manager at Hildon Natural Mineral Water.

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