Support our Wildlife Trust charity runners
1 September 2010
A team of intrepid Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers have signed up to take part in the Great South Run on Sunday October 24th, to kick start the Trust's 50th Anniversary year and raise money for their conservation work.
The Great South Run follows a ten-mile course through Portsmouth and Southsea, passing some of Britain's greatest naval heritage along the way.
The Wildlife Trust team consists of experienced runners competing alongside novices entering their first road race. Whilst it should be a fun day out, it has a serious purpose of raising money for the Wildlife Trust's work.
Team member Jamie Marsh, Solent Reserves Officer at the Wildlife Trust, says he is looking forward to the challenge of running 10 miles and hoping to get lots of sponsorship. Aiming to run a respectable time, he is now upping his training regime.
Trust colleague Nikki Magee is running her 4th Great South Run and says although its hard getting up before work to go to the gym, it will be worth it if she can beat her personal best of 1hour 45mins.
If you would like to support the Trust's conservation work by sponsoring a member of our team please go to our website http://www.hwt.org.uk/ and click on the Great South Run link, or contact us on 01489 774400.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
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Photo opportunity
Attached image show part of the Wildlife Trust team returning from a training run, encouraged by the Wildlife Trust mascot, Bramble the Badger.
For additional images or to arrange photography, please contact:
Peter Hutchings, Marketing Officer, 01489 774400
Notes to Editors
The Great South Run, which will be shown on TV's Channel 5 at 10.30 on 24th October, is part of BUPA's Great Run series. The event is open to 21,000 runners and attracts entrants from a wide range of athletic backgrounds.
For further information please contact:
Peter Hutchings, Marketing Officer, 01489 774400, peterh@hwt.org.uk
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust strives to create a better future for wildlife and wild places in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It is the leading wildlife charity in the counties of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and is part of a nationwide network of 47 local charities. We work together to create a better future for wildlife and wild places in the UK. With the support of our 27, 000 members, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust is taking effective action to protect our natural heritage, helping it to flourish again. Find out more at http://www.hwt.org.uk/.
