Local organisations are joining forces with Willen Hospice next weekend for their annual festive fundraiser, the Santa Dash.
Energie Fitness, Volkswagen Group, VW Financial Services, MK College and Moorgate Insurance are kindly sponsoring this year’s event, and will be handing out some fantastic freebies including water bottles, sweet treats and Energie Gym day passes to all our Santa Dashers.
Willen Hospice also has a few surprises up its red sleeve. All kids taking part will get their hands on the exclusive Willen Hospice fundraising passport, and who’s that amongst the Santas? Someone, or something, green… could it be the notoriously grumpy Grinch?
People, and dogs, of all ages are invited to walk, jog or sprint the 1.2 mile route. Starting outside the Hospice at 10.30am, (off Willen Lake North), on Sunday 16th December. Everyone taking part will receive a Santa suit, and dogs will get their very own bandana. There will also be winter warmers available, including hot drinks and bacon rolls.
Sarah Sweet-Rowley, Head of Events and Community Fundraising at Willen Hospice, said “Santa Dash is one of our biggest events and something we look forward to every year. We can’t thank the local organisations enough for their support, sponsorship and generosity. It’s always a great day, with so many people having fun while raising vital funds for Willen Hospice.”
Aly Luxon, MK College “Willen Hospice supported me through the last weeks of my husband’s life 14 years ago. I always try and support them back, helping out with the Santa Dash seems like a fun way to do not only this but enjoy some Christmas fun with my lovely work colleagues”
Richard Scott, Chairman of the Employee Forum Volkswagen Financial Services “The VWFS volunteers are really looking forward to supporting all of the Santas in this fun filled fundraising event.”
Willen Hospice provides compassionate, specialist palliative care to people in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. To continue to provide that care, the Hospice needs to raise £9 every minute of the year from the local community.
Places can be booked at www.willen-hospice.org.uk/santadash, or you can turn up and register on the day. Registration is £15 for adults including a Santa suit; £5 for kids including a Santa Hat or £7.50 for kids including a Santa suit, and £2.50 for dogs (includes a branded bandana).
