Sport Relief is Back!
Sport Relief is back – and it’s coming to Market Harborough! And to add to the fun, we will be hosting it!
The town is set to stage one of Sainsbury's Sport Relief Miles this Sunday, March 21, and needs local people to show their support by entering now at http://www.sportrelief.com/
The Market Harborough Mile sets off from Sainsbury's at 2pm on Sunday, March 21. As well as the Mile event, there will be lots of entertainment for the whole family.
The event is being organised by Harborough District Council and Sainsbury's and is supported by Harborough District Sports and Activity Alliance.
Melanie Wisher, from Sainsbury's, said: "The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile is here again and it's your time to shine. From teeny-tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock there's something for everyone on the big day - whether you do 1, 3 or 6 miles. Best of all, the money you raise by getting sponsored will be used to transform lives forever. So come on Harborough, rise to the challenge!
In 2008 Hundreds of people across the District braved the elements and took part in the local mile to raise thousands of pounds for a worthwhile cause. Comic Relief will spend the money raised through sponsorship helping poor and vulnerable people both here in the UK and across the world's poorest countries. In fact wherever you live in the UK there is a Sport Relief funded project within 30 miles.
The whole thing kicks off on Friday, March 19, when everyone gets active, raises cash and has a ball at home, at work or at school; before they settle down to watch a night of top Sport Relief telly on BBC One. Then it's the big one, the chance for the nation to come together and take part in the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile on Sunday, March 21. So pull on your socks and make a difference!
For more information on Sport Relief 2010 and to enter the Market Harborough Mile visit http://www.sportrelief.com/ or contact Marianne Boyle, Sport and Health Development Officer, on 01858 828282.