Acorns Charity’s Annual Bubble Rush Event a Success, Raising Funds for Children with Life-Limiting ConditionsAcorns Charity’s Annual Bubble Rush Event a Success, Raising Funds for Children with Life-Limiting Conditions Acorns Children’s Hospice recently hosted its annual Bubble Rush event at the picturesque Walsall Arboretum, attracting around 1,000 participants who enjoyed running through colorful foam for a good cause. Sponsored by Talbots Law, the 5km run raised awareness and funds for Acorns, which provides palliative care and support for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. Kate Vousden, Events Manager at Acorns, expressed gratitude to the attendees and supporters. “It was incredible to witness the smiles on the faces of those who came together to support local children and families,” she said. Participants ran two laps around the Arboretum trail, facing bubble cannons at various points. They also enjoyed music, food stalls, games, and other family-friendly activities. Acorns relies on community events and donations to continue providing care to hundreds of local families. “Help for children and their families can’t wait,” Vousden emphasized. The hospice would like to extend appreciation to the event sponsor, cannon sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to its success. Registration is now open for next year’s Bubble Rush. About Acorns Children’s Hospice Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care for babies, children, and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, along with support for their families. The charity operates three hospices in Walsall, Birmingham, and Worcester, as well as providing community support. Acorns requires approximately £30,000 daily to provide hospice care, with a significant portion coming from donations and fundraising efforts. For more information and to register for the next Bubble Rush event, visit acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/bubble-rush-2025.
The charity’s annual Bubble Rush event was held at the picturesque Walsall Arboretum and attracted around 1,000 people during the day, who ran through walls of rainbow-coloured foam on a fun course.
The foaming 5km, sponsored by Talbots Law, was held to raise awareness and vital funds for Acorns and its life-saving care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Kate Vousden, Events Manager at Acorns, said: “What a fantastic day! It was incredible to see the mountains of bubbles and the smiles on the faces of the hundreds of supporters who came along to have a great time supporting local children and families.
“As a charity we rely on people signing up to our events and raising money to help us continue our lifeline of caring for children and supporting families. Help for children and their families can’t wait. So a huge thank you to everyone who raised money – you’re making a real difference to hundreds of local families who desperately need us.”
Bubble cannons were fired at participants as they completed two laps around the Arboretum trail, and everyone who completed it successfully received a special medal. There was also music, food stalls, games and fun family activities.
Chris and Charlotte Hobbs at the Bubble Run
Kate added: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success, including our event sponsor, the cannon sponsors, our wonderful volunteers and everyone who joined in the fun.
“We are now busy filling the cannons for next year’s event. Register your interest now to be the first in line when tickets go on sale.”
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and provides support to their families.
Over the past year the charity has cared for over 750 children in the West Midlands and supported almost 1,000 families, including those who have lost a loved one.
Lexi and Sarah Ford, Maebh, Simone and Regan Adams at the Bubble Run
This care and support is provided by Acorns’ three hospices, based in Walsall, Birmingham and Worcester, and in the community.
Acorns needs around £30,000 each day to provide hospice care for children, with two-thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.
Register now for next year’s Bubble Rush at acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/bubble-rush-2025.
