Hundreds of children scooted, cycled, or walked, along the seafront in an inaugural event to raise money for a south Essex charity.
The Goslings event, organised by cancer support charity Gold Geese, raised more than £20,000 in an effort to aid families affected by childhood cancer.
The charity event saw more than 100 children, aged up to 16, taking the challenge head-on from Joscelyn’s Beach by Chalkwell Station.
Amazing - Hundreds of children take part in charity event (Image: Kerry Green Photography)
Gold Geese, a registered charity, provides tailored support for families in south Essex fighting childhood cancer, offering mental health therapy, respite trips, help with hospital transport and food bills, and bereavement support.
Each participant walked away with a medal, a goody bag, and a Gold Geese t-shirt.
Wow - Charity volunteers at the event (Image: Kerry Green Photography)
One family taking part were the Lyons from Westcliff, who incredibly raised more than £7,500 alone.
Sarah Lyons is mum to Evie, six, and Jack, nine.
She said: "On April 17, Evie was diagnosed with leukaemia.
"Our lives were instantly flipped upside down.
"Jack did the Goslings event for Evie, for all the other families affected like us that Gold Geese sprinkle their magic dust on.
Support - Families rally together (Image: Kerry Green Photography)
"It feels like they fly with us and guide us on this unknown path.
"It is a lot for a nine-year-old to understand but he is taking his protective big brother role very seriously and being a massive support to Evie. I am immensely proud of Jack for doing this.
"My mind is blown by the love and support from everyone, thank you all."
Smiles - More than £20,000 raised for charity (Image: Kerry Green Photography)
Train operator c2c sponsored the event, easing the journey back home by providing free rides.
Katie Southgate, Gold Geese founder and CEO, added: "This was our first ever seafront fundraising event and we were blown away by everyone’s support and enthusiasm.
Fun - Walk, run or scoot to the finish line (Image: Kerry Green Photography)
"How incredible to see a sea of kids in Gold Geese yellow t-shirts whizzing along the seafront and having a brilliant time, while raising so much money for local families facing cancer.
"Our slogan is ‘We Fly Together’, because geese are a team and no one is left behind."
To donate to Gold Geese or learn the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer visit www.goldgeese.org.
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