Joseph to run first 10k for Moya Cole Hospice on 15th birthday
Joseph is running for the hospice to thank them for the care they gave to his grandad, Brian
The RunThrough Run MediaCity Christmas 5k & 10k takes place tomorrow, Saturday and many runners will be supporting Moya Cole Hospice.
Moya Cole Hospice is proud to be the charity partner of this celebrated event, starting and finishing in the heart of MediaCity, Salford.
Joseph Bailey who will be turning 15 on the day of the race is taking part to raise money for Moya Cole Hospice. It will be his first 10km race.
Joseph’s mum, Paula says he is running for Moya Cole Hospice to give back following the care the hospice gave his grandad, Brian.
“He is also running as a thank you because I received bereavement counselling from the hospice.
“Upon deciding to run, I mentioned would he like to try his luck and do it as a fundraiser to which he immediately said yes for Moya Cole Hospice as he had witnessed myself and his dad fundraise for the hospice by walking up Snowdon at midnight,” Paula said.
Brian was admitted on Boxing Day 2023 to the Little Hulton site, and upon arrival, he was welcomed with “warmth and care.”
His Grandad wanted to be at the hospice, and we instantly saw some of his old humour appear back whilst being here. The staff were lovely with many knowing his grandmother on first-names terms. Paula Bailey , Moya Cole Hospice
According to Paula, Joseph’s training is going well.
“He is yet to complete the full 10km but has been going to the gym and has been out by himself running, with me (chasing him) and with a local run club,” she said.
Events Fundraiser for Moya Cole Hospice, Laura Hindley commented.
“I’m so looking forward to seeing Joseph and all our runners dressed up in their festive outfits for this year’s Christmas Run. This is our first time being a charity partner of RunThrough Run MediaCity Christmas 5k & 10k and we are looking forward to a fantastic event during Christmas week,” she said.
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