Festive Fun Run to return to Emsworth to raise ‘vital’ cash for young lives
An
eco charity is bringing back their annual Festive Fun Run to
continue their ‘vital’ climate work in the community and
support young lives.
The
event organised by The Final Straw Foundation takes place on
Sunday, December 3, at Emsworth Park in a bid to raise cash
for the foundation and Verity’s Gift which provides
counselling and support for young people. The park will once
again jingle with Christmas songs and children are invited
to don their best costumes to spread the Christmas cheer
after its successful launch last year.
Children taking part in Emsworth's festive fun run last year
Bianca Carr, Founder of The Final Straw Foundation, said:
“It's just about being there smiling. Health, happiness,
look after ourselves, look after the planet and set yourself
a goal.
“Anything we raise is going to be used directly to continue
our education programme throughout the year. We go to
schools and provide assemblies and workshops all around
plastic pollution and environmental change and with children
being so into that, it’s really key to us.”
Runners can challenge themselves to as many laps of the
recreation ground as they wish and fitness instructor George
‘Topsy’ Turner will put on a warmup for participants at
9.30am ahead of the run.
Cakes and refreshments will be available from
Queenie’s Vintage Tea Room, who will hold a stand on the
day, while runners can also meet ‘Nellie the Big Fish’ - a
character at the park created to raise awareness of plastic
pollution in our seas. Bianca hopes for about 120 sign ups
after more than 70 children took part last year.
Bianca added: “It’s an individual challenge for little
people to feel part of something. We’re not doing it to make
lots of money, we’re doing it to bring our community
together. We've got the sustainably sourced wooden medals
and reusable cups.
The
Festive Fun Run is open to all children aged four to 16.
Entry costs £5 and under 3s go free. Proceeds will be evenly
split between Verity’s Gift and The Final Straw Foundation.
The event runs from 9.30am to midday. All participants must
be supervised by an adult throughout the event. To buy a
ticket go to
www.ticketsource.co.uk/final-straw-foundation/t-eaxrlpv
The
News
16th November