Essex RAYNET Santa Fun Run 2017

On Sunday the 3rd of December 2017, Essex RAYNET supported the Farleigh Hospice 2017 Santa Fun Run.

859 Santas ran or walked the 5km route starting at Chelmsford’s Central Park.

Start of the Santa Fun Run in December 2017
Start of the Santa Fun Run in December 2017

Over a dozen members of Essex RAYNET provided event communications, including a team of 3 at Control, eight stationed at various points along the walk, and two providing sweep and collecting event signage.

Essex RAYNET - Supporting the 2017 Farleigh Hospice Santa Fun Run
Essex RAYNET – Supporting the 2017 Farleigh Hospice Santa Fun Run

The Santa Fun Run started at 11am, with the last walker finishing at 12:30pm – a short event, but a very popular one, for an excellent cause.

RAYNET Control for the 2017 Santa Fun Run
RAYNET Control for the 2017 Santa Fun Run

 

The Santa Fun Run was the last event of a busy year for Essex RAYNET, and as with all charity events, it makes for a great training opportunity on how to make effective use of amateur radio to help the community. If you’re interested in putting your radio skills to good use, what not consider joining the Essex RAYNET team in 2018?

Event Photos

 

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