On Saturday 17th June, 50 Academy players, staff and families took part in the Rainbow Run on the Downs in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

For the second year running, those representing the Academy were showered in a kaleidoscope of coloured powder paint as they walked, jogged and ran their way round the 5km route, which was made much more challenging due to the extremely warm weather.

Very proud of Benjamin & his team mates @roversacademy in the Rainbow run for CHSW. Boys were amazing as always, followed by food & football pic.twitter.com/cgfao31QVh

— Jennie courtier (@jennie_courtier) June 18, 2017

SO proud of team @roversacademy @Official_BRFC for completing the #RainbowRun in aid of @CHSW on the Downs this afternoon #thankyou ⚽️🔵⚪️🎨🌈🌈 pic.twitter.com/X5MCtcf1Hd

— Molly Dursley (@Mol_Dursley) June 17, 2017

Great experience running the rainbow run with @roversacademy for @CHSW today. Great charity dedicating their lives to such a great cause pic.twitter.com/5Ah1BKHPHK

— LR (@lukerussey) June 17, 2017

Now out there supporting and ✋ those still out there running for a great cause! Is that @DafWillies still out there! @roversacademy @CHSW pic.twitter.com/IHtW7Ohurv

— Harvey Greenslade (@harveystriker9) June 17, 2017

CHSW help and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. They provide a loving and caring place for every member of every family who stays with them; a sanctuary for mums and dads, brothers and sisters. A place where everyone can begin to forget their worries for a while, be a family again and find expert help and support in facing an uncertain future.

So far, over £2,000 has been raised in support of CHSW with this total ever increasing.

You can still donate via the following link: www.justgiving.com/BristolRovers1883