{"id":68841,"date":"2022-12-06T13:56:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T13:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=68841"},"modified":"2023-06-28T15:15:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T14:15:54","slug":"festive-fun-run-could-be-the-difference-between-a-life-lost-and-a-life-saved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/12\/06\/festive-fun-run-could-be-the-difference-between-a-life-lost-and-a-life-saved\/","title":{"rendered":"Festive fun run could be the &#8216;difference between a life lost and a life saved&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>St John Ambulance Cymru said charities across Wales are &#8220;feeling the pinch&#8221; as people are forced to &#8220;think twice&#8221; about putting a pound into a bucket.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FROSTY weather wasn&#8217;t enough to deter Cardiff families from braving the cold for a Christmas-themed charity fun run over the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The turnout for the two-mile Roath Park was good news for St John Ambulance Cymru which is facing a challenging time, as Covid-19 and the current financial crisis forces people to &#8220;think twice&#8221; before putting their pound into a bucket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Sarah-Edward-Beth-Rowan-Martha-Eddison-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cardiff families braved the cold over the weekend as they took part in a charity fun run. Left to right top: Sarah Jones, Edward Lloyd, Beth Llord. Bottom: Rowan Jones, Martha Lloyd, Eddison Lloyd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"St John Ambulance Cymru Santa fun run\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_EaQ5PXB1IY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"St John Ambulance Cymru Santa fun run\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_EaQ5PXB1IY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy people taking part today, it could potentially be the difference between a life lost and a life saved,\u201d said Alan Drury, community and events fundraising manager.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":68845,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Covid-19 has had a massive impact. Now things are starting to get back to normal hopefully it will be a more positive year.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been tough, but every charity is feeling the pinch. And now we have the financial crisis as well.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere people may have happily thrown a pound into a bucket, now they\u2019re thinking &#8216;I might need that pound to buy some bread, or some milk, or top up electric&#8217;. People are thinking twice now before making a donation.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhatever we get, every pound, makes a difference. We are so grateful because, no one\u2019s aware more than us, it\u2019s a challenging time financially at the moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":68854,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-68854\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-68854\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Non-Alasdair-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Non Shafto-Humphries (right) stayed up into the night making her costume and won prize for &#8216;best dressed mum&#8217;. She ran the course with Alasdair Stewart (left).<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While this was the first year the charity has held the fun run, Mr Drury said they hope to make it an annual event.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Mr Drury said: &#8220;Fundraising for any charity is difficult in the current climate so it\u2019s just the case of trying something new, developing and establishing an event, and hopefully it\u2019s something that grows for us.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s something a bit light-hearted for the end of the year, as well as raising funds so we can carry on with our lifesaving training and work in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>After completing warm up with a team of volunteers, adults and children started off on the two-mile loop, and were greeted with cheers and mince pies on the finishing line.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":68855,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-68855\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-770x432.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-2048x1149.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-293x164.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1400x786.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" class=\"wp-image-68855\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-770x432.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-2048x1149.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-293x164.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Arlo-Claire-Sonia-1400x786.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arlo Tingley-Dempster, 6, ran around the lake with his parents, Sonia Tingley (left) and Claire Dempster (right), and won prize for best dressed boy.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Volunteer and elf Richie Paskell handed out chocolate to best dressed mum, dad, boy and girl. Best mum went to Non Shafto-Humphries, who spent the night putting the finishing touches on her car costume.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Six-year-old Arlo Tingley-Dempster ran the course with his parents, Sonia Tingley and Claire Dempster, and won the prize for best dressed boy for his efforts as a reindeer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Martha Lloyd received the prize for best dressed girl, and her dad, Edward Lloyd, won the prize for best dressed dad.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":68901,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-68901\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-68901\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Beth-Eddison-Martha-Edward-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lloyd family won a prize for best dressed girl, Martha Lloyd, and best dressed dad, Edward Lloyd.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just the children making an effort, but the grown-ups too,\u201d Mr Drury said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can tell they were taking their fancy dress costumes really seriously, which is great. It meant more to them than the kids I think! One of the participants was up all night making their costume.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s brilliant, I love the commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":68856,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-68856\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-68856\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/12\/ab0612-Maria-Savina-Elena-Robert-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alasdair Stewart, Maria, Robert, Elena, and Savina were all smiles after completing the run.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cHopefully for next year we\u2019ll have even bigger numbers. It\u2019s a cold morning, so we\u2019re grateful for those who have come today for turning out! I am a typical fundraiser, I always like to see more people \u2013 but we\u2019re just so grateful for every person, even if it\u2019s just one person, who comes along to support us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As well as providing first aid to outdoor events, St John Ambulance Cymru provides many other services, including first aid training in schools.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Events like this are great for us just to acknowledge, not just the support from people in the community, but that there are so many ways that people can support St John Ambulance Cymru; whether it\u2019s an individual doing an event for us, taking part in Christmas swims, or half marathons through the year.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It would be great if people could consider fundraising for us and choosing us as their charity because, like all 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