Final call to take part in Acorns biggest-ever Bubble Rush – don’t miss out!

18th July 2023

It’s the final countdown as the world’s foamiest fundraiser prepares to blast off in the Black Country to raise vital funds for local children and families.

Acorns Children’s Hospice is bringing its biggest-ever Bubble Rush to Walsall Arboretum this Sunday (23 July) and with just days to go, supporters are urged to sign up now or risk missing out!

The family-friendly 5k, which is being sponsored by Talbots Law, is being held to raise vital funds towards Acorns and its care for local children with life limiting and life threatening conditions.

Hollie Edwards, Events Officer at Acorns Children’s Hospice, said: “We’re so excited for this Sunday’s event, we’ve got more foamy fun than ever before, and we really don’t want anyone to miss out – so get your tickets now and avoid disappointment!”

Acorns Bubble Rush will see participants run, jog, walk and wade in two waves through a 4ft-high sea of rainbow suds. Everyone who takes part will receive a free finish line medal.

And when the run is done, the fun continues with Acorns Bubble Rush Event Village, home to music, food stalls, games, face painting, and even Acorns very own Bubbleologist.

Holly added:

“There’s so much excitement on offer, why not get a team of family and friends together and really make a day of it? Not only will you all have a fabulously foam-tastic time, but by raising money for Acorns you’ll be helping us continue to be there for local children and families when they need us the most. With your help with can be stronger together.”

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for life limited and life threatened children and support for their families from its three hospices, based in Walsall, Birmingham and Worcester, and in the community.

In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 700 children and almost 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved.

Acorns needs £27,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with around 65% of these funds coming from the local community and fundraising events like Bubble Rush.

Tickets for Acorns Bubble Rush are priced £15 for adults, £12.50 for children (3-15) and £3 for those under 3. Family tickets (two adults, two children) are also available, priced £50.

Please note there are limited places left for the 11am wave – so book now to get your preferred time slot.

Find out more about Acorns Bubble Rush and get your tickets today!

For more information or for interview, photograph or filming opportunities, contact the PR and Communications team at news@acorns.org.uk.

Notes to editors:

Due to the sensitive nature of Acorns care services it refrains from using the words ‘terminal’ or ‘terminally ill’ in its press releases and public communications when describing the children who use Acorns and the conditions that they have. Instead, Acorns uses the words ‘life limited’, ‘life limiting’, or ‘life threatening’. Acorns kindly requests that you respect this in your communications when referring to Acorns Children’s Hospice. Acorns children have a lot of living to do. Thank you.