More than a thousand big-hearted City fans defied the weather to make the 2011 Santa Stroll a day to remember.

They were joined by Blues' boss Roberto Mancini, World Cup winner Patrick Vieira and Shameless star (and lifelong Blue) actor David Threlfall in donning their sky-blue Santa suits in support of Shoot For the Moon, a new charity partnership between the club and Sport Relief.

The stroll raised money that will help vulnerable young people and families in east Manchester achieve their goals in life, and the elements were not going to put anybody off!

But it wasn't only Manchester that was seeing blue - City fans around the world suited up to help out, and a special mention goes out to the 80 Norwegian blue strollers!

Sponsors musicmagpie and e-foods came along to help out - musicmagpie will shortly be making donations for CDs, DVDs and games sold to them from City fans - click here for more details.

A huge thank-you to everyone who took part - every penny donated will help - and keep your eyes peeled for more Shoot For The Moon events in the near future.