ON the very warm evening on Wednesday June, 6, 300 runners lined up for the annual Broadway Tower Run, raising funds for the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven and the UK Sepsis Trust.

Organiser Natasha Dent said “It is great to raise money for two amazing charities, very close to our heart. Having Steven Thrush run tonight was very special”

The five mile multi-terrain race, mainly off road took in the beautiful countryside around Broadway and included stretches of footpaths and side roads, meadows and some farm tracks. After the two mile climb to the Tower, there were spectacular views over the Worcestershire and Gloucestershire countryside, before encountering the fast decent down hill and through the village to the finish.

The event, now in its 5th year is organised by Roger and Liz Day and their family. The family, who have strong connections with running, originally came up with the idea of organising a race with proceeds going to the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven after Mrs Day was treated at the unit by Mr Steven Thrush. Mr Thrush's vision was to build the unit and he is the one who spearheaded the campaign. The Unit was established in April 2016, following the work of the Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign, which span from 2009 to 2016 and succeeded in raising the £1.8 million needed to fund the build of the new Worcestershire Breast Unit.

Mr Thrush supported the race by taking part, alongside Consultant Gynaecologist Mr Angus Thomson, who both practice at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital and at Spire South Bank Hospital.

The race was won by Sam Upton of Witney Road Runners and the first lady was Shona Crombie-hicks from Tewkesbury Running Club.

The UK Sepsis Trust aims to fight sepsis, to save lives and improve the outcomes for survivors. They also support the loved ones of those effected by the condition and those who have lost loved ones to sepsis. 44,000 People in the UK lose their lives to sepsis every year.