ST Luke’s has raised more than £15,000 after hundreds overcame the hospice’s first 5km obstacle race.

More than 600 participants dressed as superheroes to tackle bubbles, inflatable obstacles and giant slides at the Kapow event on Sunday.

It was the first time that the Winsford-based hospice had organised the event, which took place in the grounds of South Cheshire College.

Jane Thompson, event manager at St Luke’s Hospice, was ‘thrilled’ with how successful the occasion turned out.

“Feedback has been really positive, with many asking if we are doing it again next year,” she said.

“The main objectives when we organise any event is that people enjoy themselves and that it raises vital funds for the hospice, and it’s safe to say it achieved both.

“We would like to say a big thank you to South Cheshire College and St Thomas More Catholic High School for allowing us to use their playing fields to host the event.”

Hartford brother-and-sister team Martine Dawber and Ryan Cooksley dressed as Batman and Batgirl to raise funds in memory of their dad Chris Cooksley, who died at the hospice when they were teenagers.

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“Our dad was a huge Batman fan so it seemed only right we went all out in his memory,” Martine said.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the event and we have raised almost £1,000 which we’re delighted with.

“St Luke’s gave us hope and support during the most difficult time of our lives so we are delighted we have been able to give something back.”

Meanwhile, the family of Pauline ‘Gren’ Chester from Weaverham turned out in force to take part in her memory, raising an incredible £1,360.

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“The hospice became a second home to us all and we were treated with such kindness and we cannot thank them enough for the care they gave to our nan,” Shell Phillips, Gren’s granddaughter, said.

“They made the most unbearable time bearable and we are extremely proud to raise money for St Luke’s.”

Ten-year-old Ollie Baddeley from Wistaston also took part in the event to raise money in memory of his dad who passed away earlier on this year.

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“I wanted to raise money for people with cancer before they die and Kapow was a fun way to do it,” said Ollie, who has raised more than £500 on his Just Giving page.