Colourful charity run raises thousands for mental health

The big picture: Fresh off the heels of the Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Colour Run at Christchurch Park a week prior, 480 runners supported Suffolk Mind at their first colour run at Trinity Park on Saturday, 5th October.

By the numbers:

• 480 runners participated

• £12,000+ raised

• 3km course for adults

• 1.5km course for children

What they're saying:

• Julie Long: "It was absolutely amazing to witness the flash flood of colour as our runners started their run. This was a brilliant, family-friendly event which perfectly captured how you can put the 'fun' in fundraising."

• Grace Cook, 6, who ran with three generations of her family: "The colour rush was really fun – I really enjoyed it. I loved all the colours and how happy everyone was. My family had lots of fun too."

• Sophie Proctor, volunteer: "It was a privilege to support Suffolk Mind on such a vibrant day. It's not every day that you're asked to douse people in colour, so it was definitely a day to remember!"

What's next: Suffolk Mind hopes to host more mass-participation events in the future, Long said.

The bottom line: The successful Colour Rush event highlights the community's willingness to support mental health initiatives through fun, family-friendly activities.

For more information on Suffolk Mind and upcoming fundraising events, visit www.suffolkmind.org.uk.