A trail running event on Saturday (18/07) raised £3,000 for the charity.
Hundreds of runners, walkers and families took part in the Race the Light event held around Wendover Woods on Saturday, with the money raised going towards the Chiltern Neuro Centre's work supporting local people affected by MS, Parkinson’s and strokes.
Fundraisers were able to choose their route through the woods, with the options of a 10k trail run, a 5k trail run or an 1.5k accessible route, allowing all ages and abilities to take part. Organised by the charity in partnership with Runaway Racing, the event raised over £3,000.
This year’s winners were:
- Men’s 10k winner: James Davis - 36m 18s
- Women’s 10k winner: Jessica Carini - 51m 34s
- Women’s 5k winner: Lauren Mayot - 26m 26s
- Men’s 5k winner: Vincent Mayot - 27m 55s
Prizes were presented following the races, recognising the outstanding performances while celebrating the achievements of everyone who crossed the finish line.
Chris Bradley, Runaway Racing Director, said: “Race the Light is about so much more than finishing times. It’s about bringing people together, encouraging people to enjoy the outdoors and supporting an incredible local charity. It was fantastic to see such a diverse range of participants taking part, from experienced trail runners to families and those completing the accessible route. We’d like to thank everyone who entered, volunteered and helped make the event such a success.”
Kirsty Robson, Community Fundraiser at the Chilterns Neuro Centre, added: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in Race the Light. The atmosphere throughout the evening was fantastic, and it was wonderful to see so many people enjoying Wendover Woods while supporting our work.”
The event was also made possible with the support of their sponsors, AngloDutch Accountants, whose backing "helped deliver an unforgettable experience for participants".
“We’re proud to support Race the Light and the incredible work of the Chilterns Neuro Centre,” said Ross Bugden, Managing Partner at AngloDutch Accountants. “Events like this demonstrate the power of communities coming together to make a real difference, and it was inspiring to see so many people taking part.”
To learn more about the Chilterns Neuro Centre and its work, you can click here (external link).
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