Overgate unveil virtual Colour Run event

Overgate hospice have announced new plans for a virtual colour run after lockdown restrictions forced them to cancel the original fun run.

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the hospice was forced to cancel all events during the busy Spring/Summer fundraising season and close all fourteen of their charity shops. Despite losing these two major sources of income, the hospice still needs to find £11,600 every single day in order to continue providing its care.

To combat this, the hospice are hosting the event via social media and asking the community to take part in the colourful fun run in the comfort of the ir own homes. The virtual event will take place on July 11 at 11am.

Faye Henderson, Head of Fundraising at Overgate Hospice said: “With so many of our events cancelled this year, we wanted to do something to bring all of our wonderful supporters together in a fun way whilst still supporting the vital work being done at the hospice. The rainbow has become a symbol of hope during this crisis and we thought that there was no better way to celebrate our amazing community than coming together to create a rainbow of colour above Calderdale.”

Jess Bailey, Events Fundraiser at Overgate Hospice said: “We are really excited for our first ever Virtual Colour Run and are delighted to have a local company as our sponsor.

“We are thrilled to have so many of you signed up already and cannot wait to see your photos and videos.”

Caravan and motorhome insurance ompany and long term Overgate supporter, Caravan Guard, are sponsoring the vibrant fundraiser.

Caravan Guard’s Associate Director Laura Wilby said: “We’re delighted to be able to support the Virtual Colour Run and brighten up the gardens across Calderdale whilst helping to raise lots of money for Overgate Hospice. We care passionately about many local and national charities and our staff are always delighted to support Overgate for the fantastic work they do. The care they provide has touched so many people in our team, and locally, especially during these difficult times.”

To sign up to The Overgate Virtual Colour Run visit www.overgatehospice.org.uk or for more information please contact the Fundraising Team on 01422 387121 or email [email protected]