Photo: Runners of all ages taking part in the 2017 Burnley Santa Stroll
East Lancashire Hospitals’ official charity, ELHT&Me, is calling on good girls and boys (of all ages) to get into the festive spirit and take part in East Lancashire’s biggest and best Santa Stroll.
The Burnley Santa Stroll on Saturday 24 November (10:30) will kick-start the festive season as hundreds of ‘strollers’ descend on the scenic Thompson Park for a Yuletide one mile stroll.
Dressing up as Santa is entirely optional – what’s important is to get involved, register as soon as possible, join the leisurely stroll around Thompson Park and raise funds for your local hospital.
Emma Heinicke, ELHT&Me Community Fundraiser is hoping to welcome people of all ages to Thompson Park. She said: “Gather your family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues and pals, and get along to Thompson Park on 24 November.
“It’ll be a spectacular sight to see so many people rushing past in red-and-white, so come along; run, jog or stroll and help make our local hospitals even better places for our poorly patients!”
Registration is now open for the festive fundraising event to support the charity and its work to improve local hospitals with the little extras that NHS funding doesn’t provide.
The Burnley Santa Stroll, in partnership with Rosemere Cancer Foundation, is completely accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs so the whole family can take part. Entry is £5 for adults and £2 for under-16s - children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult.
“Over the years, the people of East Lancashire have shown how much they value their local hospitals with countless donations enabling improvements across the Trust,” added Emma.
“And what better way to show support than joining in the family friendly festive fun at the Burnley Santa Stroll.”
To sign up, visit www.elht.nhs..uk/elht-and-me, call 01254 733 936 or email emma.heinicke@elht.nhs.uk