The grounds of King’s Ely school were transformed into a rainbow as children and adults took part in the third Ely Colour Dash in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) .
Getting showered with clouds of coloured powder along the 5km route, one person who took part said: “Great event very well organised. See you next year.”
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
Polly West, EACH Cambridgeshire community fundraiser, said: “The sun shone for our third colour dash in Ely and it was great to see some 400 people of all generations walking through Ely covered head-to-toe in paint and with smiles on their faces.
“We haven’t counted up yet, but we hope this event has raised around £15,000.
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
“All the money will go towards the vital care and support EACH provides for children and young people with life-threatening conditions and their families.
“Our thanks to everyone who volunteered, ensuring the colour dash was a success.
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
“Our attentions now turn to open air cinemas we’re hosting in Cherry Hinton and Huntingdon on September 8 and 15 respectively. The film at both will be The Greatest Showman.
“To sign up and for more information about any of our fundraising events visit www.each.org.uk.”
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
EACH cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across East Anglia and supports their families. For more information, visit www.each.org.uk.
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
![Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.]( "Ely Standard: Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse.")
Hundreds of runners were showered by an explosion of colour in Ely at the weekend - all in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. PHOTO: Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)
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