Charity appeals for Plymouth Half runners

20 February 2025 CHSW

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is appealing for runners to take part in the Plymouth Half Marathon on Sunday 11 May 2025 in support of its 3 children’s hospices in the region.

Keen runners can sign up now via RaceNation and purchase the CHSW Charity Entry for £44, which includes a support pack.

Participants at Plymouth Hoe with Buddy

Kiley Pearce, Events Fundraiser for CHSW, said: “The iconic Plymouth Half is back in May, and we’re already so excited for it. Kit yourself out in our branded running rest as you complete this challenging, scenic race of 13.2 miles, beginning at the historic Plymouth Hoe.

We would love to invite you to join Team CHSW and help support families whose children face a life-limiting diagnosis. A third of the families we support at Little Harbour, Plymouth’s local children’s hospice, are from Plymouth.

Little Harbour, situated in St Austell, costs around £4 million a year to run, and cares for 124 babies, children and young people across Cornwall and Plymouth who have a life-limiting condition and are unlikely to reach adulthood.

A CHSW runner

“By joining Team CHSW and aiming to raise £50 in sponsorship, you will be helping us to continue our vital work making the most of short and precious lives,” added Kiley.

For more information, and how to sign up, click here or email Kiley kiley.pearce@chsw.org.uk