Runners raise nearly £6000 for Northumberland hospice after taking part in Virtual Great North Run

A team of six HospiceCare North Northumberland supporters participated in the Virtual Great North Run.
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Joanne Hulme, Ann-Marie Docherty, Claire Stevens, Gary Shaller, Andrea Middlemiss and Isabelle Maxwell – on her 21st birthday – took part.

Emma Arthur, fund-raiser at HospiceCare, said: “We are thrilled that six supporters took on their own Virtual Great North Run on September 13 across Northumberland, Leicestershire and North Lanarkshire, to support HospiceCare.

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"The team have now raised £5,957, including Gift Aid with sponsorship still coming in.

HospiceCare North Northumberland fund-raisers.HospiceCare North Northumberland fund-raisers.
HospiceCare North Northumberland fund-raisers.

"This could allow us to provide 23 nights of specialist Hospice at Home care and support in our local communities."

The hospice also has a special offer for fund-raisers looking to take part in the 2021 event.

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If you have been inspired and would like to take on a challenge of your own, please get in touch with Emma Arthur by email at [email protected] or call 01665 606515.

Claire Stevens.Claire Stevens.
Claire Stevens.
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