Record-breaking Santa Dash raises over £110,000 for The Myton Hospices
The Myton Hospices would like to thank everyone who took part in this year’s Santa Dash, which raised a record-breaking total of £112,253 to support local hospice care.
Victoria Park was transformed into a sea of red, white and festive sparkle as 1,000 Santas and Elves took on the 5km route in aid of The Myton Hospices. From start to finish, the event was filled with Christmas cheer, with participants of all ages enjoying the joyful atmosphere and coming together to support a vital local cause.
The incredible total of £112,253 raised is the highest in the event’s history and will make a significant difference to the charity’s work. This fantastic amount could fund the running costs of Warwick Myton Hospice for three weeks, helping Myton continue to provide compassionate care to people and their families living with a life-limiting illness.
Natalie Walker, Events and Campaigns Manager at The Myton Hospices, said:
“Thank you to everyone who joined us for our record-breaking Santa Dash to celebrate the festive season and support your local hospice. The amount raised will enable us to be here for more people when they need us most, now and in the future. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part and supported the event.”
Special congratulations go to the children who took part in the Mini Dash, all of whom received a well-earned medal, as well as the winners of the Best Dressed Dog Competition, who brought smiles and laughter to spectators throughout the day.
The Myton Hospices would also like to thank its dedicated volunteers and marshals, whose time, generosity and friendly support helped ensure the event ran smoothly. Their contribution is at the heart of every Myton event.
Thanks are also extended to photographers Andrew, Jeremy, Naveed, Con and Jasmine for capturing the festive fun, and to the performers who helped create such a wonderful atmosphere, including Royal Spa Brass, Warwickshire Singers, Kirsty Leslie, RockinWarren and the Rock Choir at Pump Room Gardens. The charity is also grateful to Andrew, the event’s MC, and to Lea from Lea Zumba for leading an energetic warm-up.
The Myton Hospices would like to thank Warwick District Council for its support in making the event possible, and the Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa, Councillor Ruggy Singh, for attending. Appreciation is also offered to Robinson Goss Car & Van Hire for providing a van free of charge for logistics, and to long-term supporters Dennis Eagle, whose sponsorship helps make Santa Dash such a special annual event.
The success of this year’s Santa Dash helps ensure that people across Coventry and Warwickshire can access the specialist palliative and end of life care they need and deserve.
If you would like to take part in an upcoming Myton event, you can find out more online at www.mytonhospice.org/Events