AN OSWESTRY-based charity is making a final call for people to take part in one of its annual fundraising events.

The 5km Hope House Dark Run event, which takes place at Chirk Castle and Telford Town Park, is taking place virtually on Saturday, October 31.

Runners are encouraged to dress in their spooky outfits and take part in the run virtually this year as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.

This year’s event will be launched with a special video from Liam Parry, of Chirk, whose family has supported the event having received support from the hospice.

Liam’s sister, Mia, died at the age of four after receiving a lifetime of support from Hope House.

Mia’s mum Martine, and brothers Liam, Caiden and Kyle will be taking part in the run, and Martine said the support her family has received from the hospice has been incredible.

She said: “At Hope House it was all about giving Mia a good life and finding a way to do the things we wanted, such as riding a rocking horse.

“But the support for us as a family, including sibling support for Liam, Caiden and Kyle is incredible.

“They go to the beach and come back having been soaked from head to toe, but you can see they’ve had such fun. I don’t know where we would be without Hope House.”

Those who have signed up for the run will take part by completing the 5km distance around their local area.

Those who complete the run will receive a glow in the dark medal and a goodie bag.

There will also be a fancy dress competition on the night.

Fundraiser for Hope House, Catrin Dowdeswell, said: “The dark runs are some of our most popular events, and during these difficult times where we need income we decided to make sure they will be able to go ahead in the best possible way.

“So why don’t you support us this Halloween and have some fun at the same time.”

The event has been sponsored by Kronospan, Bowmed Ibisqus, Chirk Town Council, Glyn Wylfa, Cynergy Security, Epson, Pertemps, Martin Kaye and NFU Mutual Oswestry are also sponsors of the event and have ensured every penny raised at the virtual Dark Run will go directly towards the care of the children.

It costs £20 for an adult to enter and £5 for a child. Participants are asked to raise what they can to make a difference to children and families supported by Hope House.

You can sign up to the event by visiting www.hopehouse.org.uk/Event/virtual-dark-run