Joe's Jog, a one-mile run organised by the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT) and LOROS, attracted 92 runners completing the course in support of the charity. It took place on Tuesday (16 June) just before the Mattoli Woods Rothley 10k running event, which is held in aid of LOROS, the hospice for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Joe's Jog raises funds jointly for LOROS and for the JHMT, which campaigns for greater understanding and awareness of sudden heart conditions.

The JHMT was set up in memory of Joe Humphries, who collapsed and died, aged 14, while out jogging near his family home in Rothley.

Joe was a victim of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) – a group of lethal heart diseases which can cause sudden cardiac death in young people.

Joe's dad and JHMT chair Steve Humphries said: "It was fantastic to see so many people come out in support of Joe, and in support of the great work of both the JHMT and LOROS.

"Thanks also go to Joe's army of volunteers who gave up their precious time to help out behind the scenes with marshalling and other event duties.

"Lots of Joe's friends completed the run and it was great to see the local Rothley Imps under-10s football team running together in their kit.

"Joe's Jog is an inclusive, family-friendly event that really brings the community together. It also raises awareness of the vital work of the JHMT.

"We want to make sure everyone knows what to do if someone collapses in sudden cardiac arrest, which is why we are working with key partners to create the next generation of lifesavers, helping to get more defibrillators fitted in community and sports locations, and aiming to put this issue on the agenda for medics, teachers and the wider public."

In a spectacular 'double', first across the finish line this year was last year's Joe's Jog winner, 13-year-old Cameron Harrison White, in just 5mins 45 secs.

Runners-up were 14-year-old James Pilbeam in 5mins53 and 12-year-old Ryan Elston in 5mins59.

Colin Favell, on behalf of Rothley 10k Race organisers Rothley & Soar Valley Lions Club and Mattioli Woods said: "We were delighted to see Joe's Jog back again for 2015 – it's a welcome addition to the well-established Mattioli Woods Rothley 10k race. We know how generous everyone who gets involved in this event is – giving their time and raising money for so many worthy causes – so it's great that the JHMT was represented on the night."

Laura Fitzsawyer, LOROS fund-raising co-ordinator, added: "It was great to see so many people taking part, supporting LOROS and JHMT, giving their time so generously to raise money for such worthy causes. It means we can continue to support local people and make a positive difference to patients and their families, at a time when they need it most."