Telford family to start Hope House’s annual Dark Run
The Telford Dark Run returns for 2025 and once again runners will light up the night this October to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospices.
This year the run at Telford Town Park will take place on Saturday, October 25th will be started by Jovelyn Amah and her family who are from Ketley.
Three-year-old Jovelyn has been using Hope House since she was baby, and her family have received vital care, support and been able to make magical memories.
Jovelyn was born with a rare chromosome condition, and her parents Seth and Gifty were told were told she may never eat, grow, be able to walk or open her eyes as a baby.
“We needed support and help. Hope House was here and the light for us just at the right time,” said Gifty.
“When Jovelyn comes to stay at Hope House for respite care she gets to be her own little girl in her own little world.
“We love Hope House – there is nowhere else like it for us. Jovelyn’s favourite thing to do is have her own space and time in the specialist sensory room.
“We know Hope House is here for us for support, care and to make amazing memories.
“We are so excited to start the Telford Dark Run and see all the runners raising money.”
Last year the Hope House Children’s Hospices’ four Dark Runs at Telford, Chirk, Conwy and Penrhyn in North Wales raised more than £40,000 to support families and children like Jovelyn – and this year they have added a fifth run at Bolesworth Castle to the list.
“We can’t wait to welcome Jovelyn and her family start the Telford Dark Run and send all our amazing runners and fundraisers off on their way,” said Hope House fundraiser Dawn Ball.
“The Dark Runs are always a special event full of energy and fun, and we’re expecting even more magic this year. Last year the event celebrated its 10th year and it just seems to be getting more and more popular with tickets selling out quicker every year.
“The family-friendly 5K event (or 2.5K for little legs) is through the town park – all after dark! So join us and dress up in your brightest, most glowing outfits and help us to be here for local children with a life-threatening condition, like Jovelyn, get all the specialist care and support they need.
“A big thank you also to our medal sponsors for 2025 - Jules' Convenience Store, and supporting partners Epson, QTM, Martin Kaye Solicitors, Ironbridge Interiors, Enflame Heating and Cartwright Waste Disposal.”
Every participant will receive a bespoke glow-in-the-dark medal and a goody bag to remember the night.
Tickets are £15 for adults and £5 for children under 16 and can be purchased at hopehouse.org.uk/dark-runs
