Local people push themselves to the limit for Hospiscare

Rock Solid Race returned to Escot on Saturday 15th March. Local charity Hospiscare were delighted to have over 70 runners tackle the 5K Dash and 10K Rock Solid race between them raising thousands of pounds.
The weather beautiful added to the atmosphere of the day, a far cry from the torrential rain and hail of last year.
Thousands of people came from all over the country to take part in the popular event which boasts more obstacles per km than any other obstacle course race.  Team BoxFit from Starcross had an impressive team of 33 participants.
Team leader Gabriel Osborne said: “Deciding to start and finish as a team really brought everyone together!  We are so happy to have supported Hospiscare, really it was an obvious choice: they are a fantastic local charity and one which has touched our members and their families.”
The team from BoxFit hope to raise over £2,000 for the hospice.
Team WoW (the Wives and Guy and Girls of Whimple) took on the 5K Dash, raising money for the new day care centre in Honiton.  Their sponsorship total currently stands at £850 and they are still collecting donations.
Team leader Laura Parker said: “All of the team in one way or another has been affected by someone they know or knew, with a long term illness, which is why we chose to support the work of local charity Hospiscare and their new day care centre in Honiton.”
Event Fundraiser Celia Wilkinson said: “We are so chuffed with all the amazing support we have received from our local community who have got involved and challenged themselves for Hospiscare.  Rock Solid is not an easy event, it takes dedicated training, which takes time. 
‘’Add fundraising on top of that and the contest is even tougher!  We are so grateful for the amazing support and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved and raised funds for us.’’
If you’re interested in challenging yourself and supporting your local hospice, contact Celia on 01392 688052 or c.wilkinson@hospiscare.co.uk to find out how you can get involved.