On Sunday the 3rd of December 2017, Essex RAYNET supported the Farleigh Hospice 2017 Santa Fun Run.
859 Santas ran or walked the 5km route starting at Chelmsford’s Central Park.
Over a dozen members of Essex RAYNET provided event communications, including a team of 3 at Control, eight stationed at various points along the walk, and two providing sweep and collecting event signage.
The Santa Fun Run started at 11am, with the last walker finishing at 12:30pm – a short event, but a very popular one, for an excellent cause.
The Santa Fun Run was the last event of a busy year for Essex RAYNET, and as with all charity events, it makes for a great training opportunity on how to make effective use of amateur radio to help the community. If you’re interested in putting your radio skills to good use, what not consider joining the Essex RAYNET team in 2018?
Event Photos
