Camp Simcha supporters have raised £18,000 by taking part in the Bupa 10 kilometre run in London .

The efforts of the 18 runners will help the Hendon-based charity support children with serious or life threatening illnesses and their families .

Camp Simcha chief executive Neville Goldschneider said: “We are immensely grateful that our runners chose to do this. They have raised a fantastic amount to help continue making that critical difference to families who need us.”