Santa Dash

Start your Christmas with a  dash! 

Sunday 17th December, Willen North Lake.
Arrive at 10am, for a 10:30am start.

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without our  festive fundraising event -Santa Dash! Join hundreds of Santas  as you run, walk or jog around Willen’s North Lake and get into the festive spirit while supporting a great cause. Dashers can expect a fun-filled morning with music, festive treats, and refreshments. This event is open to all ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome to dash too!

Online bookings have now closed, but you can still sign up on the day. Please make sure you arrive by 10am.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without our Santa Dash! Join hundreds of Santa’s as you run, walk or jog around Willen’s North Lake and get into the festive spirit while supporting a great cause. 

Dashers can expect a fun-filled morning with music, festive treats, and refreshments. This event is open to all ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome to dash too! 

Entry fee 

Adult £20/Child £15
Santa suit, medal, hot drink, hot sausage roll or soup and a roll (V).  

Greener option  

Adult £15/Child £10
Wear last year’s suit or your own festive fancy dress. Includes medal, hot drink, sausage roll or soup and a roll (V)

Don’t forget to about sponsorship 

We kindly ask each dasher to raise £50 to help support our care. Ask a thank you, we’ll be giving away these prizes to the top fundraisers! 

We really need your support

We kindly ask each dasher to raise £50, if you can, to help support our care.

Willen Hospice has a very special place in the hearts of people in the local area. At the toughest time of their lives, we do everything we can so people feel relief from pain and families can enjoy the precious moments they have left together. In the midst of the exhaustion, the pain and the grief, we are there. Our highly skilled professional team provide the best quality and heartfelt care for terminally ill people, and support for their families

Our care is completely free of charge, but to continue doing this we need to raise £11.23 every minute. We rely on the support and generosity of our community to help us

This event is kindly sponsored by MyMiltonKeynes.

 

Santa Dash 2023 - Important Information
  • When & Where

    Date: Sunday 17th December 2023
    Time: Arrive at 10am for a 10:30am start
    Location: Lakeside Lawn, Willen Hospice, Willen Village, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AB
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  • Terms & Conditions for participation
    These conditions have been put in place to ensure all participants are safe at all times during the event and that they are fit and well enough to participate:
    1. I understand that I should be of reasonable health and fitness to undertake this challenge. If you have any doubts please get clearance from your doctor before participating.
    2. This event is open to all abilities.
    3. I understand that I am taking part in this event at my own risk and I accept that Willen Hospice and their employees will not be held responsible for any liability of injury, loss or damage to personal property associated with this event.
    4. I understand that Willen Hospice reserves the right to cancel this event at any time if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
    5. I understand that my registration fee is not refundable and that my place is not transferable without prior consent from Willen Hospice.
    6. I understand that Willen Hospice reserves the right to ask anyone to leave that is behaving inappropriately towards members of staff, volunteers or other members of the public.
    7. Children under 16yrs must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times, particularly whilst running.
    8. I understand if I am bringing my dog/dogs to the event they must be on a short fixed lead throughout the event.
    9. This event will proceed in all weather conditions, unless it is deemed unsafe. Wet weather clothing is advised if required.
    10. I understand that I must not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal recreational drugs whilst taking part in the event.
    11. I understand that social media posts and marketing material will be used throughout the event and after to promote future events and Willen Hospice.
    The event is organised by Willen Hospice Ventures Ltd with the purpose of raising funds for Willen Hospice.
  • Privacy notice for supporters and customers

    By participating you confirm you have read and agreed to our Privacy Notice for Supporters and Customers which outlines how your personal data will be stored and used.

In a typical year...
£11.23
our cost, per minute
11,000
phone calls to patients at home
600
fabulous volunteers
700
patients cared for at home
3,200
home visits
300
patients at the hospice
18,000
of cups of tea
290
counselling sessions
We can only provide the care we do thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, through their continued volunteering, fundraising and donations throughout the year. Your donation will enable us to continue providing care and support to those facing a life-limiting diagnosis, and to support their loved ones.