A BEREAVED son has organised a fun run to raise funds and say thank you to the charity that cared for his dad towards the end of his life.

David Woodcock will stage ‘Big Biff’s Fun Run’ in South Park, Darlington on Sunday, July 7.

When Mr Woodcock’s father James, affectionately known to friends and family as ‘Biff’, passed away in December 2011, he vowed to honour his memory by completing a major running event, every month for a year, to raise money for St Teresa’s Hospice.

The running bug bit him so hard that after several months of 5ks, 10ks and half-marathons, he decided to stage his own running event.

He said: “I have organised the event to say thank you for everything St Teresa’s Hospice did for my dad in his last days. I hope to encourage local people and businesses to work together to support this vital local service.”

With assistance from Darlington Borough Council and St Teresa’s Hospice, David has organised the fun run and recruited like-minded people to stage a fun day alongside. There will be a Punch and Judy, face-painting and balloon modelling.

Performances will be given by the Reckless Brass, acoustic singer Adele Watson and Identity Youth Theatre.

The fun run is open to all ages, with under-fives going free and team and fancy-dress entries are encouraged.

To book your place, visit runnersworld.co.uk