James Cracknell races through Exeter

Exeter shoppers were delighted when double Olympic gold medallist, James Cracknell OBE, ran through Exeter’s City Centre to raise awareness of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) being a chosen charity of Exeter’s Great West Run.

Owner of Exeter’s Great West Run, James led a pack of runners and supporters of the charity through a small race through the City centre on Friday 30 June, before crossing an inflatable ‘Finish Line’ in Princesshay.

The event was to raise awareness of CHSW involvement in the Great West Run and to encourage runners to either take a charity place or choose to run in support of the charity. The running group were met in Princesshay by supporters and families helped by the charity.

Josh Allan, Community Fundraiser for CHSW’s Little Bridge House hospice in Devon said: ‘What a great afternoon and we cannot thank James enough for his time today. It was fantastic fun and has certainly helped to raise awareness of our charity and the opportunities for people to take part in the Great West Run.’

Exeter’s Great West Run is taking place on Sunday 15 October. The charity has free running places available in return for sponsorship, and monies raised from the event will help to continue the charity’s care and support to local life-limited children and their families in Devon at its Little Bridge House hospice near Barnstaple.

Little Bridge House provides a home from home for families going through unimaginable circumstances. Its range of care is provided free of charge and includes family respite breaks, palliative care, emergency stays, end-of-life care and bereavement support.

CHSW is one of the chosen charities for Exeter’s Great West Run, which this year boasts a stadium finish at Exeter Arena Athletics Stadium. If you would like to secure one of the free CHSW charity places, please contact josh.allan@chsw.org.uk or call 01271 325270.