The 2024 Moor Park 10k has broken records and raised more money than ever before.
The popular race, which also includes a 5k walk and a children’s fun run, took place in the grounds of Merchant Taylors’ School on Sunday, September 22. All of the funds raised will go to the East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity (ENHHC), which supports Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC) in Northwood.
Opened by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Robert Voss CBE, a whopping 1,272 entrants signed up to Moor Park race, more than at any previous edition of the event.
This year’s race also raised more money than ever before, a total of £60,000. This money will be used for items such as scalp cooling caps to reduce the risk of hair loss in chemotherapy, therapy for patients and their families, and outdoor spaces.
Eloise Huddleston, director of ENHHC, said: “Thank you so much to everyone who came along, despite the forecast of storms, to make this year’s event one of the best.
“We work alongside the brilliant clinical teams at MVCC to try and make things a bit easier for people who are facing treatment for cancer.
“Thank you again to everyone who joined us at Moor Park and helped make a difference for patients.”
Katie Waissel, a local businesswoman and finalist in the 2010 edition of The X Factor, also attended the event in support of her son.
She said: “My six-year-old son, Hudson, is passionate about giving back to the community and wanted to take part in the run to thank MVCC for looking after a close friend of the family.
“Hudson is such a kind soul, and I’m incredibly proud of him for raising £270. Both of us want to extend our thanks to everyone who donated!”
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