The campaign invites schools and community groups to don reindeer antlers and raise money by running, skipping, or dancing around their halls, playgrounds, or playing fields.
Vicki Lesley, community fundraiser at Jigsaw, said: “Every year the schools and community groups who take part in the Reindeer Run amaze us with their efforts, and raise thousands of pounds.
Vicki and Emma from Jigsaw (Image: Jigsaw)
“Thank you to everyone who is taking part this year.
“It’s been wonderful hearing the ideas and meeting those who are making it happen.
“There is still time for more schools and groups to sign up and join the fun.
People taking part in a previous Reindeer Run
“Every donation raised will support Jigsaw, Cumbria’s only children’s hospice.
“Your efforts will help care for children and young people with medically complex and life-shortening conditions, offering respite and overnight care.
“As a charity, we rely on the kindness of our community to fund the wonderful, much-needed services we provide.”
Every year, the Reindeer Run raises thousands of pounds for children and young people in the area.
Junior school pupils aged 3 to 11 took part in the Reindeer Run last year (Image: Supplied)
Jigsaw provides support and care to families from across Cumbria as well as South-West Scotland.
As a charity, the hospice relies on donations from the community to fund the services it provides.
Those taking part in the Reindeer Run can complete their challenge any time between December 1 and December 31.
Jigsaw says its fundraising team will deliver everything needed for the run and offer advice and assistance as required.
Pupils donning antlers for a previous reindeer run (Image: Supplied)
A minimum sponsorship of £2 per child is requested to cover basic costs.
Funds raised beyond this will go directly to the hospice to support its work.
Each participating school or group will receive a welcome pack, including an example letter to explain what the Reindeer Run is to parents and guardians, sponsorship forms, and antlers.
Jigsaw says staff can arrange visits from the hospice’s mascot Hospuss, collect donations and deliver certificates after the run.
Participants will also receive a personalised thank-you video.
Schools and groups can sign up at www.jigsawhospice.org/support-us/events/the-reindeer-run/ or by emailing.