Rainbows’ fund-raising challenge will put a spring in your step

RAINBOWS hospice is encouraging people to sign up to a fun challenge to keep burning those unwanted winter calories.

The charity, which cares for lifelimited babies, children and young people from Leicestershire, has launched its Miles for Rainbows challenge.

Taking place throughout April, the challenge will see people cover a 64.2 mile loop – either in one go or spread across the month.

And to make it as much fun as possible, the charity wants participants to do it in whatever active, yet safe, way they please.

People can lace up their trainers or walking boots, don their dance shoes or swimsuits or saddle up on the bike.

Claire Hoggan, Rainbows events fund-raiser, said: “The route is a 64.2mile loop, which is the distance from our hospice in Loughborough, to Leicester Royal Infirmary, to Nottingham Queen’s Medical Centre, and back to our hospice.

“Although you can do the route in any way you please, we’ve chosen this route as we have introduced Rainbows nurses into these hospitals.

“As a result, we are now reaching more families than ever and Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire families are able to receive Rainbows care in a different way.

“By walking, swimming, cycling or running the distance between the two hospitals, you can help us bring more Rainbows nurses to our other regional hospitals.

“There isn’t a fund-raising target for this event but we are grateful for any amount you can raise. Anyone who raises £50 per person will receive a Rainbows branded canvas shopping bag as an extra thank you.

“Raising £50 could fund a home visit from a Rainbows nurse, giving respite care to an isolated family. A donation of £100 could fund a two-hour music therapy session, providing a space for a child or young person to express themselves.”

Entry is £15 and all participants will receive a Rainbows t-shirt. Sign up at: