The world’s biggest and craziest Inflatable 5k obstacle course is returning to Lincoln on Saturday 6th June, with St Barnabas Hospice named as Headline Charity Partner for the second year.
This epic event is packed with giant slides, bouncy obstacles, and plenty of fun. Navigate over 30 larger-than-life inflatables on this 5k course, and stay energised as you bounce, slide, and swing through motivating music zones.
By taking on the Inflatable 5k for St Barnabas Hospice, you can enjoy a course packed with laughter-filled obstacles, while making a real difference to the lives of patients and families across Lincolnshire.
St Barnabas Hospice is a local independent charity, each year supporting more than 12,000 people across Lincolnshire affected by a life-limiting or terminal illness. All services provided are free of charge to patients and their families.
This year, as financial pressures increase, the hospice needs support more than ever. Participants supporting St Barnabas are asked to fundraise a minimum of £80 in sponsorship to raise essential funds for local hospice care.
Eleanor, Fundraising Officer at St Barnabas, says: “Every donation raised plays a crucial role in supporting St Barnabas during an increasingly challenging financial time, and will help us provide exceptional care for people across Lincolnshire.
“With obstacles, mega slides, and tunnels, the Inflatable 5k makes running more enjoyable than ever. Whether you’re brand new to running or simply looking for a fun challenge with friends or family, this event is perfect for everyone.”
Fundraising and donations bring care, comfort, and dignity to families across Lincolnshire when they need it most, like Sarah’s.
Julian was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy in 2020, and during the early stages of his diagnosis, the family received visits from St Barnabas in the comfort of their own home.
Sarah says: “Having a St Barnabas nurse come around was a real lifeline for us. Sue was great. She just helped us with all the problems we had. She made the world of difference to Julian and to the family.
“It was obviously a dark time, but St Barnabas supported Julian physically and emotionally to make his last few weeks comfortable. He was looked after so beautifully by everyone – they became our extended family.
“Being able to hand over the full-time burden of care to this marvellous team, made me feel much more like his wife again, rather than his carer. What a wonderful gift to have.”
£85 could fund a two-hour community visit for someone like Julian, providing personalised care and support in the comfort of a patient’s home.
Sign up today in support of St Barnabas, with registrations from £18: https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/events/inflatable-5k/
The St Barnabas team will be there to support you from the beginning, with hints and tips to maximise your fundraising, a free St Barnabas t-shirt and extra encouragement on the big day.
St Barnabas Hospice needs to fundraise £7 million each year to continue providing their services to the local community. Money raised through events like the Inflatable 5k helps the Hospice provide free, compassionate, dignified palliative and end-of-life care to over 12,000 adults each year, as well as wellbeing services such as bereavement support, counselling, and welfare and benefits advice.
To find out more about St Barnabas’s services, please visit: https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/