A GRATEFUL mum has urged people to sign up for a fundraising obstacle course in aid of a leading Southend charity which helped her daughter when she fell ill.

Piper Morris, now five, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of two.

Southend-based charity Gold Geese arranged hotels for Piper’s family during lengthy hospital stays, food vouchers and deliveries of toys and treats.

Mum Sam Morris, from Southend, is now urging people to sign up for a charity obstacle race in aid of Gold Geese.

Sam has raised about £5,000 in the last two Gold Geese Nuclear Races mud runs and plans to enter a team for the 2024 event.

She said: “It meant all the world knowing we had Gold Geese support to make life that little bit easier.

“We absolutely love running this race. We run it as a family with friends and it’s so much fun.

“My advice is to get a good team that will work together and to have fun.”

Tickets are now available for an obstacle mud run by Nuclear Races and Gold Geese on May 5.

The popular private 2k mud run in Brentwood involves obstacles, wading through muddy trenches, whizzing down slides, and navigating rope ladders and swings.

Participants can take part as individuals, families, or teams. Children aged 11 and above are welcome to join if accompanied by an adult. Entry is free but each person must raise a minimum of £100 for Gold Geese, to cover costs to the charity and raise vital funds to support children and young people fighting cancer in the Southend and Basildon areas.

Katie Southgate, CEO, and founder of Gold Geese, added: “Community fundraising events like Nuclear Races are important for us as we receive no government funding.

“If you are looking for a fun, physical team-building or a family event, come and join us. You will come away smiling, muddy and having helped local families affected by childhood cancer.”

To sign up to the Gold Geese Nuclear Races event, visit www.goldgeese.org/nuclear-races.