Santas on the Run success at Eden

02 December 2024 CHSW

£35,000 was raised for Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) on Sunday 1 December as the charity returned to the Eden Project for its annual Santas on the Run!

Fun in the snow machine

This popular fundraising event saw 780 supporters of all ages kick off the festive season dressed in a range of Christmas costumes, take on the festive 2k route, which included Eden’s Mediterranean biome.

There were festive themed stations which included a Selfie with the Elf, Snow, Song and Treat stations, generously sponsored by local businesses Polymermedics, Naturally Learning, DL Accounts LTD and Steve Andrews Tyres & Autocare, meaning more money raised by those taking part will go straight to the charity.

Kiley Pearce, Events Fundraiser at CHSW said: “It was so incredible to see the effort that the participants went to this year with their festive outfits. This really added to the amazing atmosphere on the day, and we hope those that took part made magical memories, and it kicked off their festive celebrations.

This event is growing year on year, with even more money being raised for our local hospice, Little Harbour. We’d like to add a special thank you to the Eden Project for letting us continue to host this event annually. A massive thank you also goes to CTC Medical, for providing the medical cover for the day, and to our amazing volunteers and marshals who we could not run the event without.

Providing entertainment on the day were St Mewan Community Choir, Jamie from DJ in Cornwall, Jamie Ward on the ukulele, and Absolute Amusements.

Money raised from Santas on the Run will go towards the £12 million annual cost to run CHSW’s three hospices, including Little Harbour in St Austell. 

Festive outfits in the Med biome

Little Harbour provides free support to children with life limiting illnesses and their families, including respite, palliative care, end of life care and bereavement support. The hospice also offers resilience stays, as well as support in families’ own homes.

Little Harbour’s doors are open 365 days a year and will be a home from home for families over the festive period too.