Hundreds of runners, joggers and walkers took part in the Willow 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run at Hatfield House on Sunday (October 8), raising more than £25,000.
Registrations continued to grow this year, with a total of 580 signing up across all three events, an increase of nearly 200 from last year.
Willow Honorary Presidents and Ambassadors David and Frankie Seaman welcomed the runners.
The event has raised over £27,000 to help the charity founded by Bob and Megs Wilson to provide even more special days, treats and breaks for seriously ill young adults across the UK, with donations still coming in.
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Willow CEO Jonathan Aves commented: “This year’s Willow 10K was a brilliant event with numbers back up to near pre-Covid levels and perfect weather.
"It was great to have our Honorary Presidents David and Frankie Seaman in attendance to welcome everyone and get the action under way.”
A spokesperson continued: "This amazing day would not have been possible without our sponsors Simmons, Wrights Estate Agents, The Galleria and Herts SDS as well as Hatfield House for providing us with a space to host our event.
"A huge thank you to all the volunteers and fundraisers and everyone who came down to support, as well as FK Dance Academy for providing entertainment throughout the morning in our Runners Village and to Qu Fitness and Summit Therapy and Performance for looking after our participants. Bring on 2024!"
If you want to be part of next year’s event you can find out more at www.willowfoundation.org.uk/events.
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