A CREDITON woman, as well as her daughter and grand-daughter, from Bournemouth, will be taking part in Hospiscare’s Breakfast Run at the picturesque Knightshayes near Tiverton on September 17.

Sarah Awbery and her daughter, Freya, are currently busy training and raising sponsorship in Bournemouth and they have a special reason for supporting the local charity.

Although it has been more than six years since Sarah’s father, Ray Pett, was cared for by Hospiscare, her memories of visiting him on the ward at Searle House in Exeter are still fresh.

“The nurses were just brilliant,” says Sarah. “Along with my mum Kath there were 10 or 11 of us visiting at various times and we were with Dad all through the night. The nurses bought us cups of tea and it was so comforting to have them looking after us, as well as looking after him.”

Sarah and Freya will be staying with Kath in Crediton, so all three can take part in the Breakfast Run as a family.

“My daughter is eight-years-old and too young to remember Dad,” says Sarah, “but she understands about raising money for charity and what Hospiscare did for our family. Mum volunteers at the Crediton Hospiscare Shop on a Saturday too, so we do all we can to support the nurses who looked after Dad with such care.”

The Breakfast Run is a five or 10k run, walk or jog around the beautiful parklands of Knightshayes at Tiverton on September 17. The run is a fun-filled family occasion, with those taking part in their pyjamas. A hot drink and breakfast is available for everyone at the end.

The event will raise much needed funds for local charity, Hospiscare, and is suitable for all ages and abilities, so runners, joggers, walkers, families, individuals and even dogs are all very welcome to join in the fun.

The event’s group offer is available now - two adults and two children can enter for £45 (usually £56).

Those who register will receive a Breakfast Run Pack, which will give helpful fundraising hints and tips and a sponsorship form, so friends and family can donate money to Hospiscare and celebrate amazing running, jogging or walking efforts.

Sign up today to be a #jimjamjogger and raise funds to support this local hospice charity.

Telephone 01392 688020, or visit the website to sing up online at: www.hospiscare.co.uk/events .

Hospiscare is a local charity, providing free, high-quality care and support to people with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those close to them, in Exeter, Mid and East Devon.

Alan Quick