Hello, I'd like to invite you all to join me and donate to this fantastic local cause, raising money for the Hospice of the good shepherd which supports patients in Chester, Cheshire West, Ellesmere Port and Deeside who are facing a life-limiting illness.

The Hospice's dedicated team of staff and healthcare professionals aim to meet the unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of those with a life-limiting illness, and help to maintain their dignity.

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides its services free of charge to its patients and costs £5.2million to run each year with just 17% of the funding received coming from statutory sources. The remaining 83% is raised from a range of fundraising events such as Foamtastic Colour Blast, the support of the generous local community in Cheshire.

As local resident of Deeside I can attest to Chester's vital role in our healthcare and as someone who has lost a cherished loved one, our local hospitals need all the help they can get to continue giving their vital support and care during patients most desperate times.

I thought this event would be a really lovely and fun way to raise money for this fantastic cause and a great way to start the new year. As an absolute running novice please join me on my journey to run 5K and donate to The hospice of the good shepherd.

Many thanks and may your day be as bright as you've made mine!

Elizabeth x