Almost 30 kind-hearted runners had a spring in their step as they helped raised around £2,500 for Caring Together Charity.
They bounced around the 15 obstacles laid out before them over two laps of the track in the Inflatable 5K at Huntingdon Racecourse.
Whether treating it as a race or going at walking pace, our team members took the event in their chosen stride, with lots of fun had by everyone involved while raising crucial funds to support our work helping unpaid carers.
Our Community Fundraiser Lynnette Ballantyne organised the team, which featured several Caring Together staff, including Sam Collett, Anna Gutenko, Jackie Gough, Jill Nooij and Sarah Willingham.
But in the spirit of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’, Lynnette also took on the Inflatable 5K, along with her husband Garry and children Will and Aimee.
Lynnette was thrilled by the amount raised – and at getting to the finish line herself!
She said: “I’m usually on the other side of the fence, but I thought I would take part in the Inflatable 5K. I didn’t know if I was going to complete the course, but I made it and even got the medal. Every ache was worth it for such a great cause.
“It was an amazing day. From start to finish it was full of laughter, energy and a real sense of togetherness.
“The amount of money raised is fantastic. Everyone did an incredible job. The effort, commitment and support from so many people was brilliant to see.
“A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, or supported us along the way. It truly means a lot to Caring Together Charity.”
There is still time to boost the amount raised, so help our staff members who took part with a post-race donation at the following links:
Lynnette: https://www.justgiving.com/page/thehighlandersinflatable5k
Sam: https://www.justgiving.com/page/samantha-collett-6
Anna: https://www.justgiving.com/page/anna-gutenko-1
Jackie: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jackie-gough-1
Jill: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jill-nooij-3?
Sarah: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-willingham-1
