IT will be best foot forward for a group of Poole employees, when they take part in this year's Dorset Neon Run.

The ten-strong team of staff from LV= are taking part in the event at Poole Park on Saturday, April 21, in aid of disability charity Diverse Abilities.

Participants will be lighting up the night as they run, walk or dance around the 5k route, having all been provided with a Dorset Neon Run t-shirt, glow sticks, bracelets and neon paint.

Karen Mullen, from LV=, said: “I have been supporting Diverse Abilities for a few years now. A personal reason for taking part in the Dorset Neon Run is that my brother was kindly supported by the charity’s advice service. Taking part in the run is my way of saying thank you and giving something back. "

Lauren McCullough, events manager at Diverse Abilities, added: “We are extremely excited for our second Dorset Neon Run taking place in Poole Park. Last year was so much fun and everyone had a fantastic time while raising £25,000 for Diverse Abilities.

"We hope many more local people take part in our neon run this year which will help us light up the lives of children and adults living with disabilities in Dorset."

The Dorset Neon Run is open to anyone over the age of 12. The event opens at 7pm, with the warm up at 9.10pm and the race starting at 9.30pm. Visit dorsetneonrun.com to sign up, or find out more.