Persona Bury 10k Team Raises Funds for Bury Hospice

This year’s event saw a record number of Persona staff competing in the Bury 10k.  

The race attracted runners from across all services including Paul Widdowson, who is supported at Escape, two ex-employees, and Vicky Green who was celebrating her birthday. Everyone got a birthday present though, a one off t-shirt to celebrate Persona’s 10th anniversary in 2025.

Kicking off outside The Rock, we faced a 5k slog to the top of Tottington Road before descending along the scenic Kirklees Trail, then looping back along Bolton Street to the finish line and a well deserved medal. The mild weather meant support on the route was the best I’d seen. For the majority of the team, it was their first run, so it was fantastic to see the enthusiasm and sheer delight at their personal achievement at the end of the race. All agreed they’d definitely do next year's event.

Fastest on the day was old boy Joel Noblett, in a speedy 47 mins; leading the way for the current employees was Alex Needham in an excellent 52 mins.

The day concluded with 4 Persona kids taking part in the junior race and a deserved team drink and bite to eat in The Robert Peel.

We're proud to be supporting Bury Hospice with the funds we raise from the 10k.

If you'd like to support us, you can make a donation here.

John O'Connor

Wellbeing Ambassador