ROSIE Duplessis will tower over her fellow fundraisers when she runs 10,000 kilometres for a children's hospice as she is completing it in skyscraper heels and a dress

The 27-year-old's teammates will be kitted out in trainers and vests for the run around Littlehampton for Chestnut Tree House, but she will be tackling the course in a pair of her trusty heels and a full-skirted 1950s outfit.

Rosie, a litigation executive with Mortimer Clarke Solicitors thought it would be fun to don her alternative outfit for the event on Sunday, September 11.

He said: “I just thought it would be a bit different. I don’t ever wear flat shoes so every day is training. I think it will be fun but probably quite tough.

"I’m going to trot!”

She is among a 17-strong team from Cabot Credit Management’s Worthing site, which houses Cabot Financial  and Mortimer Clarke Solicitors, that will be taking on the hospice’s annual fundraising challenge.

Chestnut Tree House, which supports children and young people in Sussex and South East Hampshire with life-shortening conditions, is Cabot Credit Management’s chosen charity. The firm also runs a day release programme allowing staff to volunteer at the hospice, helping in its gardens.

Graham Ley got the team together as co-chairman of the employee forum. As a keen runner he thought the 10k, now in its 13th year, would be a great event for his colleagues.

He said: “None of us are professional runners, we’re from all walks of life and all different abilities. We’re training individually but discussing what we’re doing and boosting each other’s morale. We’re thoroughly looking forward to it.”

The team is hoping to raise as much as possible for the hospice through collection boxes, raffles and sponsorship.

Nicky Ifould, Events Fundraiser at Chestnut Tree House, based near Arundel, said: “It’s great to have the Cabot team on board and we’re wishing Rosie the best of luck. Our 10k race is extremely popular with individuals, friends, families and groups and raises vital funds so our work supporting young people can continue.

“We’d love to get more teams involved for 2016’s run, which promises to be the best yet, so get your colleagues together and get signed up. The course is fast and flat so ideal for experienced runners as well as beginners.”

 Registration costs £14 and Chestnut Tree House can set up a Just Giving page for participants. Chip timing will be used and every runner will receive a medal and goody bag when they cross the finish line.

For more information and to register visit chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/10k