Colour Rush 2024 raises thousands for Suffolk Mind

Almost 500 runners doused themselves in colour during Suffolk Mind’s biggest ever fundraising event.

A total of 480 runners took to Trinity Park on Saturday, October 5 to take part in the charity’s first ever Colour Rush event.

The family-fun day saw adults take on a 3km run awash in various bright colours, with children taking on a shorter 1.5km course around the showground.

In total, the event raised more than £12,800

Julie Long, Fundraising Manager at Suffolk Mind, said: “It was absolutely amazing to witness the flash flood of colour as our runners started their run.

“This was a brilliant, family-friendly event which perfectly captured how you can put the ‘fun’ in fundraising.

“The best thing is that on top of all the fun, together our runners have raised a huge sum of money that will go directly to supporting people here in Suffolk with their mental health.”

Volunteers were on-hand throughout the route to spread even more colour at dedicated paint stations – making for an even more dazzling day in the autumn sunshine.

Grace Cook, 6, took part in the run with three generations of her family – joined by her mum and grandparents, alongside her auntie, cousin and two brothers.

She said: “The colour rush was really fun – I really enjoyed it.

“I loved all the colours and how happy everyone was. My family had lots of fun too.”

Suffolk Mind hopes to host more mass-participation events in the future

Julie said: “Big events like these are hugely important on the path to achieve our mission of making Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.

“A huge thank you also goes to our amazing sponsors for making such an incredible day possible.”

Vital businesses sponsored the colour stations and registration desk on the day, including Baker Transport, GBS Builders, East Suffolk Council, Secure Stores, Knights Lowe, Churchmanor Estates, Prominent PR and Bates Wells & Braithwaite.

Sophie Proctor, who volunteered on the day, added: “It was a privilege to support Suffolk Mind on such a vibrant day.

“It’s not every day that you’re asked to douse people in colour, so it was definitely a day to remember!

“What better way could there be to raise money for such an important cause?”

View the photo gallery for Colour Rush.