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Superhero Fun Run

23/6/2017

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Over 140 runners donned capes and masks to take part in our first ever Superhero Fun Run, while dressed as their favourite superheroes. Superheroes of all ages turned out to join the run at Raphael Park, in Romford and to raise funds for the charity! The youngest was a six month old girl, and the oldest was a 61 year old grandpa, who was taking part with his grandchildren.

The participants assembled at the start line, where our Patron, Lloyd Warbey of Disney Channel's Art Attack, got them psyched up, before setting them off on their way. The 3.1 mile route around the perimeter of the park took in beautiful views of the lake and woodland areas, while the ducks, squirrels, doves and other wildlife grazed serenely.

At the finishing line, our superheroes were presented with a goody bag and medal, before meeting their families to spend the rest of the afternoon, enjoying the sunshine, browsing lots of stalls, playing on the inflatables, and making things in the craft tent with Lloyd Warbey. There was also a bar and DJ keeping the atmosphere lively for everyone to enjoy!

Click here to view all the photos in our Superhero gallery...

The event was sponsored by Kosho, CTZN Bar and the All Star Mini Kickers from Chelmsford, which meant that every penny raised will go directly to the charity, and used to support our Care Grants project.

It is estimated that having a child undergoing cancer treatment costs families an extra £600 per month! Recent research also revealed that three in five parents end up in debt as a result of a child's cancer diagnosis, and one in six of these borrow more than £5,000 to cover the additional costs*. This puts a massive financial strain on families, who also have to take time off work to care for their sick child during treatment, which can often last several years.

Our family support team are constantly inundated with requests for financial support from families who find themselves in this all too common situation, so the funds raised from the Superhero Fun Day, will be used to help these families.
The event was also supported by lots of local businesses who donated items, including medals from Trophyland in Hornchurch, bottled water RollerBowl at City Pavillion and fruit from Sainsbury's in Romford. The Havering Volunteer Centre also helped us hugely by acquiring lots of hard working volunteers to help on the day.

Thank you to all the fun run participants, item donors, volunteers, stall holders, sponsors and especially to Tony and Ian from Kosho in Romford.

To register your interest now for next year's Superhero Fun Run and Fun Day, please email us at events@lennoxccf.org.uk.

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*http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/news/01-09-2016-cancer-costs-financial-impact-childhood-cancer-revealed.
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Lisa link
5/7/2017 05:26:23 pm

We were really happy to be able to do a stall at the fun run and to support this wonderful charity. Well done to all that got involved with this great day.

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