RAF St Mawgan, Cornwall – On Saturday 21st June, RAF St Mawgan became a vibrant explosion of colour as over 1500 participants took part in the exhilarating Rainbow Run, a 5km fun run in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The RAF St Mawgan estate, typically used for tri-service frontline training, was for the 11th year in a row, transformed into an event village filled with live music, games and food, offering a lively atmosphere for the runners and supporters. Throughout the course, participants passed through eight paint stations, each showering them in a burst of harmless, colourful powder-paint, turning the race into a true celebration of positivity.
Organised in close collaboration with CHSW, the event has been supported by Corporal Dominic Main, who works within the Engineering Squadron Quality and Continuous Improvement Cell at RAF St Mawgan. He yet again volunteered to lead the mammoth task of organising the logistics and every military aspect of the event providing a platform to bring the community together to help the CHSW raise money and awareness for the invaluable work the CHSW does in caring for children with life-limiting conditions and supporting their families.
The energy and enthusiasm at the Rainbow Run is always so inspiring, It’s incredible to see the community keep on coming together year after year, not just for a run event but for a cause that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.
Corporal Main
The event this year raised over £100,000 thanks to the overwhelming participation and generosity of our local communities. These funds will help ensure that the hospice can continue providing essential care and services to families across the Southwest.
Children’s Hospice South West provides extraordinary care for children and families when it’s needed most, and we are incredibly proud to support such a meaningful cause. The Rainbow Run is a shining example of how our station, our personnel, and our community can come together with colour, joy and purpose to make a real difference.
Station Commander, Wing Commander Helen Simpson
Organisers encourage those who couldn’t attend to donate, spread the word and keep the momentum going. For more information, please contact Susie Wood or to make a donation please visit CHSW at Make a donation | Childrens Hospice South West
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