Get ready for Rudy’s run

Pupils from Ellison Boulters C of E Primary School will again be taking part in St Barnabas Hospice’s festive fundraiser, Rudy’s Run, this December. 

They can run, dance or prance as they take part in their very own Rudy’s Run, while raising vital funds for hospice care in Lincolnshire.

Ellison Boulters have been a part of the fun since the very beginning, having taken part every year since St Barnabas Hospice first launched Rudy’s Run in 2020.

Headteacher Suzanne Scott explained: “Since we have started Rudy’s Run it has been popular with the children.

“I think it touches the lives of lots of families here and the children understand that it is an important charity.

“We always get lots of support for it. It is one of the most enjoyable fundraisers that we have because the children are so involved in it!”

St Barnabas Hospice provide everything you need to take part including antlers, an assembly video, fundraising tips, an activity pack, and lesson resources.

Suzanne added: “It is really easy to set up and you get lots of really useful information directly from St Barnabas, including how to set up your fundraising page and all of the resources.

“There are a few more activities that you can do outside of the event this year which will get children from reception all the way to year six excited and engaged in fundraising!

“The fundraiser involves very little admin for the school, it is just a case of organising when you’re going to do the run and then getting started. Rudy even drops off your antlers!”

Community Fundraiser and Project Lead Fiona Malloch-Rear said: “We are looking for any and all schools, pre-schools, clubs, and community groups across Lincolnshire to take part in Rudy’s Run this Christmas.

“We simply ask that each child taking part raises £3, which will help to raise vital funds for local hospice care. By way of example, every £19.93 raised will allow us to care for a patient in their own home for one hour.”

To sign up your school, preschool, nursery, or community group visit https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/rudysrun/ 

St Barnabas is an independent, local charity that supports over 12,000 patients, their families, and carers each year.