Foresters UK Brings Christmas to Oxford!
Santas on the Run is a series of fun runs in aid of children's hospices ... the event took place on Sunday 11th December and 1,200 supporters all dressed up as Santa went on a sponsored run through the streets of Oxford.

KENT, ENGLAND, December 14, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Foresters UK, part of the international financial services organisation, has sponsored the annual Santa Run in Oxford in aid of Helen & Douglas House Hospice.

The event took place on Sunday 11th December and 1,200 supporters all dressed up as Santa went on a sponsored run through the streets of Oxford.

Santas on the Run is a series of fun runs which sees national charity Children's Hospices UK and children's hospices throughout the country working together to raise awareness and vital funds. This is the 5th year that the event has taken place.

Helen House opened in 1982 as the world's first children's hospice. Douglas House opened in 2004 as the world's first hospice specifically for young adults aged 16-35.

Steve Dilworth, UK Membership Director of Foresters UK who took part in the race said: "It was a fantastic sight watching so many Santas all running for a very good cause. Everyone had a great time, both the runners and spectators. I say it every year, but I'll have to train a bit harder for the 2012 event!"

Annabel Brooker, aged 5 and a half watching from the side as her dad Steve crossed the line said: "I thought my dad was great and he nearly won the race. I know it wasn't the real Father Christmas though".

Denise Parrott a local Foresters volunteer from Isis branch of Foresters helped after the race handing out refreshments. "We have supported this race for several years and it has raised hundreds and thousands of pounds for this good cause".

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Foresters UK
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