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The fun run with a difference saw more than 900 people complete three loops of Torbay Velopark’s track, while getting showered in thousands of multi-coloured bubbles.

Rowcroft hopes the event will have raised more than £35,000 to help support local families living with life-limiting illnesses.

Darren Hole from Marldon, whose family took part in the 5k, said: “We were running for my brother, we wanted to do it because the whole family could take part.”

Darren’s son, six-year-old Jude, said: “It was absolutely awesome because I love playing with bubbles.”

While his daughter, nine-year-old Evie-Rose, added: “I felt really happy and proud of myself.”

Claire Johnson from Newton Abbot and her 12-year-old daughter, Tegan Fletcher, also took part in memory of Tegan’s Grandad.

Tegan said: “It was really fun; it was amazing to actually complete 5k!”

Claire added: “It was a really good fun experience; the bubbles were over our heads! We would definitely do it again, it was great to show our support for Rowcroft.”

The Hole family

L-R Claire Johnson and Tegan Fletcher

Bubble Rush pink station

Organisers of Rowcroft’s inaugural bubblicious event say they are delighted with the amount raised.

Daniel Robson, Rowcroft’s events manager added: “I would like to say a huge thank you, on behalf of all at Rowcroft Hospice, to all those hundreds of people and families who went to such fantastic efforts to raise funds for Rowcroft Hospice!

“Every pound will help local families living with life-limiting illnesses to share tears, cuddles and precious moments together over the months and years to come. We are so grateful for your support – thank you.”

The hospice’s thanks also extend to the more than 80 volunteers who generously donated their time to help with the running of today’s event.

Daniel added: “Every time we hold an event we are overwhelmed with the incredible efforts shown by our volunteers and today was no exception!

Huge thanks go to all those who helped cheer, sort, pack and do countless other jobs to ensure the event ran smoothly and that everyone who attended had a great time, we really are so grateful for your support!”

Rowcroft’s packed events calendar continues next month with 24km cycle challenge, Ride for Rowcroft, taking place at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday 8 October.

Daniel added: “We still have a number of participant and volunteer places available for our next fundraising event and if you’re interested in taking part we would love to see you there.

“Find out more about how to get involved by visiting www.rideforrowcroft.org.uk or emailing [email protected].”

  (top image: Bubble Rush blue station at Torbay Velopark)

(from a press release)

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The hugely popular annual night walk, which took place last night, saw ladies from across South Devon complete their choice of five or ten mile routes along Paignton and Torquay seafronts, with the last crossing the finish line at 2am.

Alison Grant, and daughter Amy Murphy, from Paignton were the first walkers back to Clennon Valley. Alison said: “It’s an absolute pleasure to walk for such a wonderful cause. The atmosphere was absolutely fantastic and the volunteers were brilliant.”

Jack Plumbley, from Newton Abbot has volunteered at the event for the last five years and added: “To be involved in an event which has such tremendous community spirit and support is an honour. The night was full of fun and I’m already looking forward to being part of next year’s Sleep Walk.”

Rowcroft’s events manager, Daniel Robson, gave a special message of thanks to all those who gave up their time to support and take part in the event: “We are so grateful to all the amazing ladies who battled achey legs and tired feet to complete our five and ten mile routes last night, and to all the brilliant people who encouraged them with sponsorship, cheers and messages of support.

“Every pound raised really does make a huge difference to local people; helping those facing the hardest days imaginable to spend precious time with family and friends.

Daniel added: “Huge and very special thanks also go to all the wonderful people who generously donated their time to help with the running of last night’s amazing event – our fantastic volunteers!

“Without them we simply wouldn’t be able to run the event; they save us an incredible amount in costs and also make the event what it is – a happy, fun-filled night that brings the whole community together in support of an incredibly important local cause.”

Organisers are thrilled with the amount raised, particularly as the hospice focuses its efforts on securing the future of its services after a funding shortfall in 2016.

  Jonty Depp with a team of Sleep Walkers at Clennon Valley

Sleep Walkers at Torquay Seafront

Light of Love at Roundham Head

2 of the 200 wonderful volunteers lending a hand at the event

Sleep Walkers at Preston Beach

Head of fundraising, Rachael Bryett, said: “In order to ensure we are able to provide end of life care to the people of South Devon for many years to come, we must continue to increase our levels of fundraised income, and events such as The Rowcroft Sleep Walk play a very significant role in this.

“Once our future has been secured, we hope to begin rebuilding a hospice service that meets all of the local community’s wishes.

“In the meantime it has been fantastic to see so much support from our local community and we thank everyone who took part last night and who continues to fundraise for us for their amazing efforts!”

For more information on Rowcroft’s other exciting fundraising events coming up this summer, including the Bubble Rush on Saturday 9 September and Ride for Rowcroft on Sunday 8 October, visit www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk.

  (top image: Alison Grant and Amy Murphy were the first across the finish line)

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  (from a press release)

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