Swimming, dancing and even a nature trail … children found all sorts of ways to support East Cheshire Hospice’s latest fundraising initiative.
Almost 9,000 youngsters took part in a Santa Dash, sponsored by Active Sport for the second year running.
Pupils from Beech Hall School took a cold dip to help East Cheshire Hospice.
Organisers are still receiving sponsorship with donations expected to match last year’s sum of almost £47,000.
Volunteers from Equilibrium Financial Planning LLP have been helping the Hospice process donations.
Fundraisers from King’s School join in the fun.
Some 39 schools or other organisations took part, making it the biggest mass participation event run by the Hospice during the year.
Community and Events co-ordinator Claire Gorton said: “Once again we’ve had terrific support for this simple fun festive event.
“We’re overwhelmed by the response from schools and groups who’ve been inspired to raise funds for a great local cause.
“Participants come from all over east Cheshire and we’re so grateful to everyone who’s taken part or has helped with sponsorship.
Parkroyal Community School take part in the Santa Dash.
“We mix it up each time with a different theme. It was an Elf Run last year and next Christmas it’ll be a Reindeer Rush. We leave it up to groups to make it as flexible and inclusive as they can.
“One school like to boogie. Some swim, walk, run and we’ve even had a nature trail. We’re happy with whatever works for them as a group.”
Active Sport led pupils at Parkroyal Community School in a warm-up after they won a competition as early bird entrants.