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SANTA FUN RUN RAISES THOUSANDS FOR KIDS

The was plenty of red on Newcastle’s foreshore on Sunday, during the annual Variety Santa Fun Run.

Hundreds dressed up for the race, which raises thousands for kids in need.

“There’s over 550 Santas here today, which is amazing. There’s people in wheelchairs, there’s prams, there’s kids on scooters, there’s dogs, so it’s an amazing event and can touch a lot of people.” – Brooke Bell, Variety Event Organiser.

Tim Moffatt and Julie Hayes won the 10km race, while Darcy Tydd and Natalya Morgan won the 5km.

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Lauren Kempe

Lauren Kempe is a reporter, producer and weather presenter for NBN News in Newcastle. Lauren grew up in the Hunter, and completed a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle.

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