BUSINESSMEN will swap their suits for Santa costumes as they take part in this year’s Santathon.

The Santathon is due to take place this Sunday, beginning at 11am at Worcester City Football Club, St George’s Lane, Worcester in aid of charity Leukaemia CARE.

Mark Ashworth, chief executive of Kendall Wadley accountants in Worcester, said: “We are delighted to be putting in another strong team in this year’s Leukaemia CARE santa fun run.

“We are keen supporters of the charity and we are hoping to raise a substantial amount this year. Everyone on the team is looking forward to the event which always has a great atmosphere.” Also entering their own team is March and Edwards Solicitors of Sansome Walk, Worcester. Managing partner Ian Stirzaker said: “We are keen to maintain our tradition of supporting charities.”

“We’re proud to say that this is the third year in a row that March and Edwards have got a team together. There’s always a good atmosphere at the football ground on the day and a bit of a competitive edge.”

Leukaemia CARE is a Worcester-based national charity that provides care and support to patients, their families and carers during the difficult journey through the diagnosis and treatment of leukaemia, lymphoma or an allied blood disorder. Leukaemia CARE provides the only dedicated free, staffed 24-hour phone CARE Line for patients and their families.

Leukaemia CARE is also heavily involved with patient advocacy and provides information, holidays, discretionary financial support and has a network of volunteers throughout Britain to ensure that there is local support for patients and families.