Our caterpillar just keeps on moving!

Five of the team took our green t-shirts out for a spin at Pitchcroft Park Run on Saturday, running and walking the way around the course together. The Run Director even gave us a shout out and cheer during the briefing!

Moments like this remind us why we’re doing it: every cheer, every smile, every step forward is about raising awareness of fostering and the difference it makes in children’s lives.

Now the countdown is really on… next stop: Worcester City Run 10k!

Keep your eyes peeled for the longest (and greenest!) caterpillar in town and don’t forget to give us a wave when you spot us!

Our caterpillar t-shirts have arrived! 

Some of the group took them for a run around Pershore, getting some more practice in and helping to spread the word about fostering. A week to go now!

Diglis Playing Fields practice

We had some fun testing the equipment, trying different formations and commands, as well as experimenting with various paces for walking and running. 

Pitchcroft racecourse practice

Lots more of us joined for the second practice session around Pitchcroft racecourse. A very successful session, lots of smiles, effectively acting on various commands and we even got complimented on our 'single file' by members of the public! 

Lots of interest from other runners and people we passed about what we were doing, so we are hopeful that we will make a good impact at the 10k event.
 

The people who will be joined together in our caterpillar are:

• senior leaders from Children’s Services
• a county councillor
• social workers
• foster carers
• care experienced young people
• council staff who have completed the ‘Desk to 5k’ workplace wellbeing initiative 

We hope to form the message that supporting children in care is a collective effort involving many people and services.

Just like every leg of the caterpillar is needed to complete the race, every role counts in helping a child on their journey.

We also hope we will stand out enough to raise awareness of our urgent need for more foster carers in Worcestershire. 

Bring your friends and family along to watch the race on 14 September, look out for our very happy caterpillar and give it a wave!

We will also have some green caterpillar flags to wave to show your support and help spread the word about fostering.

Keep an eye out on Facebook for updates about how our caterpillar training is coming on:

• Worcestershire Fostering