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Thousands of Santas Raise £70,000 for Hospice
15 Nov
Summary
- Over 2,300 participants dressed as Santa for the event.
- The Jingle All The Way walk raised approximately £70,000.
- The funds support Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley.
In a remarkable display of community spirit, over 2,333 individuals donned Santa suits for the tenth annual Jingle All The Way walk in Chorley. This year's event achieved a new fundraising record, bringing in around £70,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice.
The popular 15-mile walk saw participants journey from Chorley town centre to Rivington Pike and back. Organizers highlighted the event's growth since its inception in 2016, when it began with just 124 participants.
Neil Hailwood, the event organiser, expressed his delight at the "incredible day" and the "quite a sight" of so many Santas supporting a vital cause. Since 2016, the Jingle All The Way walks have cumulatively raised approximately £315,000 for the hospice.
