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Final Countdown for Leigh’s Sport Relief
Mile
The countdown to the Leigh Sports Village Sport Relief Mile has begun with
only ten days to go before Leigh residents go the distance for Sport
Relief on Sunday 16th March.
Places for the Leigh run organised by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust
are filling up fast. Local runners and walkers should to sign up now to
guarantee a place for them and their family at
www.sportrelief.com
Around 350 Milers will be pulling on their Sport Relief socks to take
part in the Leigh run which has been kindly supported by Leigh Harriers
and Sainsbury’s in Leigh. Milers can choose to do 1, 3 or 6 miles, so
can select the distance that is a challenge for them and make sure they
get sponsored while they do it.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Community Activity Officer Emma Moran
said: “As the countdown to the big day begins we’re looking forward to
seeing hundreds of local residents going the distance and getting
sponsored for Sport Relief. We are urging people to book their place as
soon as possible because the event is nearly booked up already.
“We have had a fantastic response from the people of Leigh already and
would like to thank Leigh Harriers and Sainsbury’s for all their
support. The last time we organised a Sport Relief Mile it was at Robin
Park Arena in Wigan and we got a fantastic response – we hope this year
will be even better.”
Sport Relief harnesses the power and passion of sport to change lives
for the better. By taking part in sport, having fun and raising money,
everyone can do good and feel good. Comic Relief spends the money raised
to help vulnerable people living incredibly tough lives both at home in
the UK and in the world’s poorest countries.
Over 200 miles will take place across the country. A team of sporting
stars have already lined up to show their support to the national
campaign including Dame Kelly Holmes, Zara Phillips, Fearne Cotton and
Darren Gough.
The Leigh Sports Village Mile will take place in waves from 10am to 2pm
on Sunday 16th March. The Mile takes place at Leigh Harriers’ brand new
running track at Leigh Sports Village off Atherleigh Way in Leigh.
Those wishing to take part can register online at
www.sportrelief.com or
by calling 0871 200 1515. Everyone who signs up to join the Mile will be
provided with an entry kit and will be issued with a time. For further
information about the Leigh event call Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s
Active Living Team on 01942 828572.
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Sport Relief: visit
www.sportrelief.com to find out more.
To make a donation, call 08457 910 910 (calls cost no more than 4p per
minute from BT landlines. Other operator and mobile rates may vary)
• Since its launch in 2002, almost £50 million has been raised through
Sport Relief.
• Comic Relief spends the money raised to help vulnerable people living
incredibly tough lives both at home in the UK and across the world’s
poorest countries.
Sport Relief is an initiative of Comic Relief, registered charity
326568.
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