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Strathcarron Hospice 10K Raises Over £71,500 for Charity

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The Strathcarron Hospice 10K event took place on Sunday, with participants setting off from Denny High School to the sounds of the Piping Bairn. The runners completed a 10k route around the Denny and Bonnybridge areas, cheered on by Sapphire Cheer and Dance and Stirling Rock Choir. The event raised over £71,500 for the charity, with all the money going towards continuing the hospice's vital work, providing support services to end of life and palliative care patients and their families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Strathcarron Hospice 10K event took place on Sunday, with over 100 runners participating.
  • The event raised over £71,500 for the charity, with all the money going towards continuing the hospice's vital work.
  • The 10k route started and finished at Denny High School, with participants running around the Denny and Bonnybridge areas.
  • The event was cheered on by Sapphire Cheer and Dance and Stirling Rock Choir, who helped keep spirits high around the route.
  • First time runner Muriel Hanlon ran in memory of her brother-in-law, Andrew, who received care at the hospice.
  • Runner Sally Stovell, who came first in the women's over 45 category with a time of 48.13 minutes, praised the event organization and the charity's work.
  • This year's Strathcarron Hospice 10K winner was Craig Martin, with a time of 35.16 minutes.
  • The event was supported by numerous local businesses, including Lightways Construction Ltd, Life Fit Wellness, and Class One Traffic Management.
  • The charity's events and fundraising officer, Kerry Deegan, expressed gratitude to all participants and supporters for their contribution to the charity's work.
  • The hospice's vital work includes providing support services to end of life and palliative care patients and their families.

Statistics:

  • Over £71,500 was raised for the charity through the 10K event.
  • The 10K route covered approximately 10 kilometers around the Denny and Bonnybridge areas.
  • The event was cheered on by over 100 spectators.
  • The winners of the event were Craig Martin (men's category) with a time of 35.16 minutes and Jennifer Wetton (women's category) with a time of 37.14 minutes.

Sources:

  • https://www.strathcarronhospice.net/
  • https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/people/strathcarron-hospice-10k-runners-raise-over-ps71000-for-charity-part-1-5358961

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