Running to aid of charity
SUNDERLAND SPORTS GROUP BACKING NSPCC CAMPAIGN
Runners in Sunderland put their best feet forward to support a children’s charity.
Members of Houghton Harriers pulled on their running shoes to back a campaign by the NSPCC.
The club joined the campaign Parents in Sport Week, by calling on parents to take a more active role in youth sports clubs to ensure their children are safe while enjoying their activities.
The annual campaign, led by the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport Unit, encourages parents and sports clubs to work together to ensure children are properly protected and reach their full potential.
Michael Dickinson, Houghton Harriers chairman, said: “We recognise that parents play an extremely important role in supporting their children take part in sports and we fully back the NSPCC’s campaign.
“Clubs and parents need to work together to involve children in sports and provide a safe environment for them to enjoy the activities and thrive.”
Anne Tiivas, head of service at the NSPCC’s CPSU, said: “Parents in Sport Week is important because it encourages parents to make sure they are positively influencing their child’s involvement and wellbeing in sport and recognise their role in keeping them safe. It also encourages clubs to ensure they are engaging with parents.”
For more information, visit https://thecpsu.org.uk.