St Catherine's is holding three Santa Runs this year, to help raise much needed funds this Christmas. The events are kindly sponsored by Gatwick Group, a haulage and logistics company based in Horley.

This year's Santa Runs are taking place on Saturday 16th November at Chartham Park Golf & Country Club, East Grinstead and Sunday 17th November at Horsham Park, Horsham and Queen's Park, Caterham.

Over the 12 days of Christmas, it will cost St Catherine's Hospice around £130,000 to care for patients and families in the local area. Jen Wickham, Events Fundraiser at St Catherine's said: "Taking part in our Santa Run is a great way to start the Christmas season, get the family together and raise money for a good cause. St Catherine's must raise £15,000 every day to continue to provide care and comfort for terminally ill people, so events like our Santa Run really do make a difference. We ho-ho-hope to see you there!"

Bob Toon, Managing Director at Gatwick Group, said: "My mother was cared for by St Catherine's, so it is a cause close to my heart. The charity does great work for local people and I'm delighted that Gatwick Group is sponsoring this year's Santa Run. We wouldn't be able to support this event without our customers, so I would like to thank them for making this possible".

You can register your place online www.stch.org.uk/santarun with adults just £10 and children from just £5 (limited until 11th November). St Catherine's is also offering a family pass of two adults and two children at a discounted rate of £25.

For more information or to register please go to www.stch.org.uk/santarun or contact Jen Wickham on 01293 447364.