No one wants to see their child in hospital over the festive period but the reality is that it does happen.

Each year, Bay Hospitals Charity works hard to make Christmas as special as possible for every child at Furness General Hospital.

This Christmas you can help by taking part in the Bay Hospitals Charity Elf Run on Sunday, December 1, at Hawcoat Park in Barrow.

All funds raised from this event will go to support Children’s Services, making life a little better for the little ones at Furness General Hospital over the festive season.

The Elf Run is a family friendly and wheelchair accessible 5K route. Come in your favourite Christmas themed outfit and run, stroll or jingle all the way at your own pace. You’ll also see Father Christmas, who is looking forward to seeing all his elves and giving out elf hats to everyone participating.

Nicola Askew, associate director of nursing and therapy for children, said: “We are really excited to be holding our very first Elf Run to raise funds for the Children's Ward. We have over 1,000 children and young people admitted to our ward throughout the year, and the funds raised from the Elf Run will help us to make sure their stay in hospital is as enjoyable as possible. We are currently looking at how we can improve our ward for teenagers.

“We have a great team of enthusiastic staff who have already signed up to run and we would like as many people as possible to take part. Please join in our festive fun and jingle along with us all on December 1!”

Registration will open on the day at noon and the Elf Run will set off at 1pm from Hawcoat Park. Book online at http://www.bayhospitalscharity.org/elf-run-2019/ or call 01524 516064.

Bay Hospitals Charity is a registered charity which raises money to improve patient care and the hospital and community experience across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. By donating to Bay Hospitals Charity you can fund the latest equipment and help make your local hospitals more comfortable, ensuring you and your loved ones get the best possible care and treatment.