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Fundraisers dress as superheroes to help Rainbows hospice

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Wonder Woman, Superman, Catwoman and even Superdog took to the streets to help raise money for a children's hospice. Hundreds of people - and a few dogs - dressed as heroes to take part in this year's Rainbows Walk of Life in Leicester this morning. With a choice of a 15-mile or a five-mile route, about 500 sponsored walkers took part in the event which is expected to raise tens of thousands of pounds for the hospice in Loughborough. The Rainbows mascot Bow Bear led the walkers off as they began their journeys at 10.30am from Leicestershire county cricket ground in Grace Road, Aylestone. Event organiser Beccy May said the theme of this year's walk was super heroes and their dogs. She said: "We invited people to take on board the super hero theme last year but this is the first year we have officially invited dogs. "Like the humans, the dogs will get a goodie bag and medal if they finish the walk." Lindsey Holling, of Sileby, dressed as Wonder Woman to tackle the five-mile walk and brought along her pet dog Tia - a nine-year-old black labrador/Collie cross. The 41-year-old said: "I had put a cape on Tia to make her Superdog but it was too hot for her to wear that. "It is a lovely day and a great opportunity to dress up, get some exercise and raise money for a wonderful cause." Teacher Joanne Checkley, of Loughborough, had created her own superhero - Bat Cat. The 53-year-old, who teaches maths at Rawlins Community College in Quorn, said: "I am bit of a cat and a bit of a bat so I'm Bat Cat. "The hospice does so much good work it is the least we can do. Besides it is fun to do this walk with friends and have a right old laugh along the way." Kate Shaw dressed as super Marilyn Monroe - donning a flowing white dress, sunglasses, heels, a blonde wig and a cape. The 33-year-old from Anstey said: "I sort of misread the invitation and realised it was super heroes not heroes so I just bobbed a cape on and became Super Marilyn." Friends Katie Neale, Rebecca Allen and Shannon Deacon were tackling the walk because they know a youngster who was treated by Rainbows. Katie, 23, of Blaby, who was dressed as Catwoman, said: "They do such a fantastic job and we want to help." Shannon Deacon, 15, of Glen Parva, who was dressed as Batwoman, said: "This is for the help the hospice gave our friend." Running partners and real life partners Bridie Darcy and Darren Beswick were the first to complete the five-mile route and they crossed the line hand in hand. Personal trainer Bride, 34, of Loughborough, who used to work at Rainbows as a play specialist, said: "This is just such a lot of fun - for a good cause." Darren, 42, also of Loughborough, said: "We always try to raise money for Rainbows because Bridie worked there and it is a very deserving local charity."

Fundraisers dress as superheroes to help Rainbows hospice


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