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ON YOUR
MARKS
Superhero Fun Run
The team at Northamptonshire Health
Charity took the opportunity at this year’s Northampton Carnival to launch their second annual Superhero Fun Run. The charity troupe walked the entire parade in the blistering
30°C summer heat, bringing their very own explosion of colour to the myriad of floats.
The charity is inviting the people of Northamptonshire to join them for their 2023 Superhero Fun Run and Family Day to celebrate 75 years of the NHS and raise money for local NHS hospitals and community services.
Northamptonshire Health Charity supports Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital and all of the community hospitals and mental health services across the county under Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. They do this by providing funding for equipment and projects that enhance patient care and experience, and support NHS staff wellbeing. All proceeds from the event will make a big difference to patients.
The 5k race and fun day is taking place at Moulton College on Sunday 3rd September from 10am until 2pm. Car parking is free. You can jog or walk the course if you’re not able to run. There will be prizes for the best-dressed superheroes, whether you are Superman,
Wonder Woman, or dressed as one of our NHS Heroes. However, fancy dress is not compulsory, so if it isn’t your thing you can still get involved.
All finishers will receive a medal and a bottle of water at the finish line. Plus, there will be plenty of food, refreshments, stall holders, a bouncy castle, face painting and lots of fun family activities – loads to keep the whole family entertained!
Sign up for the event on the charity’s website :
www.northamptonshirehealthcharity. co.uk/events/super-hero-fun-run-and- family-day or, if you require information, please contact the charity by calling 01604 626927 or email greenheart@nhcf.co.uk
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Northamptonshire Health Charity Troupe at Carnival. Photo credit: Kirsty Edmonds