Colour Dash helps boost coffers of Portsmouth Hospitals Charity
Hampshire-based Snows Motor Group played a key role in making sure a recent fund-raising event for Portsmouth area hospitals was a huge – and very colourful! – success.
The Stellantis division of Snows – which includes the manufacturers Peugeot, Vauxhall and Leapmotor – was the headline sponsor of the annual Queen Alexandra Colour Dash at Staunton Country Park in Havant. As well as having cars from all three marques on display, Snows made a substantial donation to the cause.
Snows Motor Group represents Stellantis brands at a number of dealerships across southern and South West England. One of its busiest sites is in Walton Road, Farlington, where customers can check out Vauxhall, Peugeot and Leapmotor models with the help of friendly and knowledgeable sales teams.
The Colour Dash – the second event of its kind to benefit wards and departments across Portsmouth’s hospitals – was organised by the Portsmouth Hospitals Charity. As well as QA, other local NHS facilities will benefit from the money raised.
The 200 or so participants took part in a five-kilometre fun run during which they were showered in non-toxic corn-starch powder in all the shades of the rainbow. Even dogs were allowed to join in since the powder is completely harmless!
Embarking on the course wearing plain white T-shirts, fund-raisers walked, jogged, or even danced their way through various colour stations, crossing the finish line in a thoroughly multi-coloured state.
Each person taking part was asked to collect a minimum of £50 in sponsorship – and it’s estimated that more than £16,000 will have been raised once all the money has been gathered in.
Kate Sandys, Head of Charity at the Portsmouth Hospitals Charity, confirmed: ‘‘This was the second fund-raising Colour Dash we have organised, and we’re delighted to report that, once again, it was a resounding success.
‘‘We’re incredibly grateful to all our participants of course, and we were especially delighted to have the involvement of Snows Motor Group. It makes all the difference to have the backing of local businesses, and we are grateful for their support.
‘‘The day itself was a huge success! It was very enjoyable for all participants with the main plus point being that more than £16,000 – and still counting – was raised for Portsmouth area hospitals. Many thanks to all our participants and helpers; Snows Motor Group for their support – and let’s do it all again next year!’’
A Snows spokesperson said: ‘‘We were delighted to support the second annual Colour Dash in aid of the Portsmouth Hospitals Charity and we’re naturally thrilled to hear that it was a huge success financially. It’s certainly one of the most exhilarating and colourful events we have supported over the past 12 months!
‘‘We send our congratulations to all participants for tackling the course in the middle of a heatwave and well done to the organisers for making sure the day ran so smoothly.’’