The Aylesbury Santa Dash is an annual fund raising event organised by St John Ambulance - Buckinghamshire with the co-operation of Aylesbury Vale District Council. Each year St John Ambulance invites another charity with whom the funds raised are split equally and this year that partner is The PACE Centre.The objective is to raise as much money as possible in sponsorship for completing the 3.5 Kilometre course around the town running, jogging or walking (or even by wheelchair - the course has been assessed as suitable), whilst dressed in the Santa outfit with which all entrants are provided. Run on a Sunday shortly before Christmas, the town is already decorated for the festivities and the sight of hundreds of Santas running through the streets adds to the enjoyment for participants and spectators alike. For although the main aim is to raise funds for two worthy local charities, it is also aimed to put the FUN into FUNdraising. With more than 300 participants in previous Santa Dashes, they proved exactly that... as can be seen in the photos from previous events. To whet the appetite for participating in 2012, find out how the 2011 Santa Dash went. If you wish to arrange your sponsorship via "Just Giving", visit www.justgiving.com/sja and click on "make your page". It is essential that you state that proceeds are for St John Ambulance Buckinghamshire, reference Aylesbury Santa Dash 2011 (total funds are subsequently split equally with this year's partners, The PACE Centre, Aylesbury). See you there, Santa! |