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Southend Half Marathon Raises £160,000 for Havens Hospices

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More than 2,400 runners travelled from across the county and beyond to participate in the Southend Half Marathon, sponsored by Utilize PLC. The event started and finished in Shoebury, offering breathtaking views of the famous coastline. The runners raised a staggering £160,000 for Havens hospices, surpassing last year's total. The funds will support the charity in caring for people of all ages living with incurable conditions in Essex.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 2,400 runners participated in the Southend Half Marathon, making it a record-breaking event since the pandemic.
  • The race raised a total of £160,000 for Havens hospices, exceeding last year's fundraising total.
  • The funds will support both Fair Havens and Little Havens in providing specialist care to families in Essex.
  • The charity, Havens hospices, relies on fundraising events like the Southend Half Marathon to maintain its services, with a weekly fundraising goal of over £124,000.
  • The event was sponsored by Utilize PLC, and local organizations such as Southend Vox Choir and Essex Cosplayers provided entertainment for the runners.
  • The charity has reported a 13 per cent increase in the number of people supported over the last year, making fundraising efforts crucial.
  • Special guest and participant, Riley Moore, an 8-year-old boy supported by Little Havens, handed out the starting whistle to begin the race.
  • Riley's family, including his parents Kris and Emma, and brother Mason, who is supported by Little Havens, also participated in the event.

Statistics:

  • £160,000: The total amount raised for Havens hospices through the Southend Half Marathon.
  • 2,400: The number of runners who participated in the event, making it a record-breaking event since the pandemic.
  • 74%: The increase in fundraising since the pandemic.
  • 13 per cent: The rise in the number of people supported by Havens hospices over the last year.
  • £124,000: The weekly fundraising goal of Havens hospices to maintain its services.

Sources:

  • Havens hospices official website
  • Southend Echo article (no date mentioned in the original text)

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