Community raises £17,000 for hospice in festive Rudolph Run

A Wrexham community raised £17,000 for Nightingale House Hospice through a Rudolph Run fundraiser that involved schools, nurseries, colleges, businesses and residents.

Nightingale House Hospice in Wrexham has thanked the local community after a Rudolph Run fundraiser raised £17,000. Schools, nurseries, colleges, businesses and residents took part, many wearing antlers for the event. The campaign saw contributions from a wide range of local organisations and age groups. The hospice said all funds raised will go towards supporting patients and families across the area. Key facts: - The fundraiser raised £17,000 for Nightingale House Hospice. - Participants included schools, nurseries, colleges, businesses and residents, with named participants including Holt School, Acton School, Coleg Cambria and Ellesmere College. - The event was the hospice's Rudolph Run campaign and featured participants wearing antlers. - Hospice staff, including Sarah Povey, said the organisation had been "overwhelmed by the support shown" and expressed thanks to those involved. - All funds raised will be used to support patients and families across the hospice's service area. Summary: The £17,000 will support Nightingale House Hospice’s care and support services for patients and families across the area. Undetermined at this time.