THE annual Pontypool 10km Home Run is taking place on February 23 and this year looks set to raise a bumper amount to support local hospice patients.

Now in its tenth year, the event has grown to become immensely popular and regularly raises more than £10,000 for St David’s Hospice Care.

This year, thanks to the support of local businesses, the charity hopes to raise more than £15,000.

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Event manager Christine Vorres said: “We have had a tremendous response from local businesses; Coleg Gwent, Cwmbran based Crossfords Oil and Tool Supplies Ltd, and Johnsey Estates, Mamhilad, are all supporting the charity, meaning that more of the participant entry fee is going directly where it is needed most.”

Crossfords Oil and Tool Supplies spokesman Mark Hurford said: “We at Crossfords are proud to be support and take part in the Pontypool 10k Home Run.

“St David’s Hospice have helped so many friends, customers and colleagues of ours in the past and we feel it is important to give something back to help continue the fantastic work they do.”

Each year about 500 runners line up to take part in the 10k race, which starts in the beautiful setting of Pontypool Park, and follows a route that take them out to Mamhilad and back along the Monmouthshire – Brecon canal towpath.

There is also a Junior 2km Fun Run around the park itself so that all the family members can get involved.

Mrs Vorres said: “With over 1,000 patients on our books at any one time, we rely on community support to raise the funding needed to continue providing hospice services free of charge.

“We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, as without them events such as the Pontypool 10k Home Run would not be so successful.

“This year, we are delighted to also be joined by Coleg Gwent.”

If you would like to take part in the 2km or 10k run, visit the website stdavidshospicecare.org/event-details/pontypool-10k - but you will need to hurry as places sell out pretty quickly.