Elsie Dot Stancombe's family join Southport Colour Run as hundreds turn out to raise funds
Seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe died along with Bebe King, six, and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on 29 July 2024.
Axel Rudakubana was jailed for a minimum of 52 years.
On Saturday, Elsie's mum Jenni Stancombe, dad David Stancombe and little sister Rosie took party in the colour run along with her friends.
The 3k colour run took place at Southport Rugby club and involved 2 laps of the field and an obstacle course. Runners begin dressed in clean white T-shirts, and are doused with different coloured powder at various stations along the course.
What is Elsie's Story?
Elsie's parents say they established Elsie's Story 'to continue her legacy and to spread smiles as big as hers.'
In a post on their website, Jenni Stancombe wrote: "We refuse to let what happened define our little girl or our town. Instead, we choose to respond with love and positivity, the same love Elsie brought to us and those around her.
"Elsie's Story allows us to turn heartbreak into hope, bringing joy to other children. Our charity was founded to make grants in Elsie's name, supporting young people and helping children in the community.
"This includes funding local projects, providing medical care and support to families and individuals, and contributing to causes that bring people together through joy- filled activities."
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