Caroline and her family wanted to do something truly special to remember her mum, Iris, who passed away in our care in 2022. The Blackpool Colour Run turned out to be the perfect event to celebrate Iris’ life.

Blackpool Colour Run provided the perfect opportunity to remember Iris and raise money for the charity that means so much to her family.

Caroline said: “After losing Mum, we knew as a family we wanted to do something together to remember her and raise money for Trinity Hospice. I have osteoarthritis, but I knew I’d be able to walk the 3km route, especially being surrounded by people with a shared experience.

“Trinity were there for all of us at the end of Mum’s life, and the care continued after Mum passed. She was so much more settled once she got to Trinity, and it meant we could all visit as a family. We could sit with her and talk, just having that time was so special.

“Mum was definitely the centre of our family, we were all so close. It was such a huge shock losing her. That’s why we wanted to do all we could to give something back. Myself, my two daughters and one of my cousins signed up for the Blackpool Colour Run which was just brilliant. We had t-shirts printed and everything, Mum would have absolutely loved it. It was so much fun, it really brings out goodness after going through loss.

“Trinity Hospice is such a special place, and somewhere we might all end up needing on day. The care is there for the patients, but their families as well.”

Caroline and her team raised money through a JustGiving page, social media and word-of-mouth between friends and family.

When asked if she had anything she’d say about doing Blackpool Colour Run, Caroline said, “Definitely do it – get in some fancy dress and get colourful, it’s amazing and so heartwarming. We’ll definitely be doing it again!”