Festive fun at Chesterfield Santa Dash
Over 100 Chesterfield College students and staff joined forces with local organisations and businesses for a festive Chesterfield Santa Dash around Queens Park today, raising almost £700 to help a group of students get to Ghana to volunteer in some of the poorest communities in the country.
Councillor Barry Bingham, the mayor of Chesterfield started the dash and cheered on the sea of Santas and festive runners as they did two laps of the park before presenting prizes donated by Inc Print and Field Design for the best dressed runners.
Stuart Allen, Director of Health Wellbeing and Society at Chesterfield College said:
“What a great way to start a Monday morning in December! I’ve seen some amazing outfits and fantastic Christmas spirit from all involved. It’s been an absolute credit to the volunteers and staff from college who have worked really hard to plan this event.”
“Thanks to all the students, staff, organisations and local businesses who have taken time out to support the volunteers by taking part today. This will help them to make a difference when they get to Ghana. It’s a great start to our fundraising efforts and I know there is still sponsorship money to come in so I look forward to seeing the final total.”
The student volunteers travelling to Africa with African Adventures* will work on construction, teaching and sport coaching projects in Summer 2016. This is the first of the fundraising events planned to raise a target of £21,000 to support the work they will do.
