Rainbow Colour Run raises £12,000
Over 1800 primary pupils from across The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust have taken part in a Colour Run, which has seen them raise over £12,000 so far.
Armed with protective goggles and kitted out in white T-shirts, pupils ran around school fields and playgrounds while staff and other children threw coloured powder at them; by the end of the run the rainbow had come alive in more ways than one.
Children from all classes joined in, from age two to age eleven. They all showed tremendous enthusiasm for the event, embracing the colour, mess and general spirit of the day!
Half of the money raised will be going to Penhaligon's Friends, a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers throughout the county. The charity is close to the hearts of many in The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust community and was selected with overwhelming support from everyone.
The other half of funds raised will be used by the schools to invest in resources and experiences for their pupils.
It was the first Trust-wide event with every school participating, which was a fantastic opportunity for pupils, staff and family members to get to have fun and further strengthen the strong sense of community across the Trust.
Samantha Jones, CEO at The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust said:
“We are so delighted with the success of this Trust-wide initiative, and incredibly humbled by everyone’s generosity, which is a real testament to the amazing community we have here. I know how much everyone enjoyed the day, and it was great to bring everyone together for such an important cause."