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The one-mile run on the track at Preston’s UCLAN Sports Arena raised just under £1,000 for LTHC’s Children’s Fund, which spends the donations its receives on equipment and play items to make children’s hospital appointments and stays more welcoming and comfortable.
LTHC fundraiser Lucy Clark said: “A massive thank you to the 100 or so people who turned out to run and cheer runners on. Everyone had really made an effort to come in costume, which definitely added the fun to the run and made it super festive.
“Special thanks to our sponsor 360 Ambulance Ltd, whichworks with the NHS to provide additional ambulance support. It sent an ambulance crewed by dinosaurs! Fulwood fire station sent a crewed fire engine and Mascots Delight, of Preston, had the Grinch and Stitch, who looked especially handsome in his Christmas costume, stop by to high five our runners, who also met with Santa.”
To watch a video explaining more about the Children’s Fund, become involved or make a donation, go to www.lthcharity.org.uk/childrensappeal
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A happy Grinch welcomes the Ghorpade family of Sushant, Kirn, Eshan and Abir to the track for LTHC’s 2025 Jingle Bell Jog Photo: Submitted
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The Thomas family went full on Christmas with mum Emma and dad William running as elves, Charlotte as the Christmas star and Nelda as a reindeer Photo: Submitted
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Sponge Bob, aka Paul Gaunt, gets into the festive spirit alongside Suzanne Buttery the Christmas tree and Santa (Paul Buttery) Photo: Submitted
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The dinosaur crew of the 360 Ambulance with LTHC fundraiser and Rudolph reindeer impersonator Lucy Clark (far right)! Photo: Submitted