Over 100 runners took on the Cardiff Half Marathon course on 4 October for City Hospice, raising over £42,000 for the charity.
Cardiff Half Marathon is Wales’ largest mass participation event and one of Europe’s largest half marathons. Over 30,000 people registered to run the 13.1 mile course through the capital city, passing some of Cardiff’s best-known landmarks along the route.
City Hospice’s team, which included the charity’s Welfare Rights Officer Katie Tucker, featured runners of every experience level, from first-time participants to seasoned racers.
Katie said:
“It’s such a great event that brings everyone together and delivers a simple yet important message: helping charities survive and thrive. It’s only when your life can suddenly change that you realise the true impact of charitable support and just how important these organisations are. I was so proud to run for City Hospice and have all my colleagues behind me.”
The runners were motivated throughout the race by family, friends, and supporters, with the charity providing valuable support at their cheer stations in Roath during a difficult stretch of the course.
Mac Smith, Fundraising and Events Manager, said:
“We are overwhelmed by the commitment and generosity of everyone who took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon for City Hospice.
“Our runners trained hard, raised an amazing amount and ran with real heart, and our volunteers and supporters made sure they heard our cheers and encouragement every step of the way. Crossing the finish line is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud of every single runner.
“It was wonderful to see the support for the charity in our city, and every donation will support local patients and their loved ones at a time when they need us most.”
The funds raised will support the work of City Hospice, the only provider of home-based specialist palliative care in Cardiff. The charity supports patients with life-limiting illnesses through vital care and services, including welfare advice and complementary therapies, as well as providing counselling and bereavement support services to their families.
