Go on a ‘great run’ with Aly to help city hospice
the build up to the Great North Run.
They have created a free to enter event where every successful finisher will receive a hand-signed certificate from Aly.
As well as offering a numberofincentivestoencourage fund-raising which includes chances to win some of Aly’s very own special running memorabilia – her world record 50km trophy, her record breaking GNR running number and more.
Anthony McDermott, Head of Challenge Events at St Benedict’s, said: “It’s amazing how the general public have continued to support St Benedict’s Hospice over these recent challenging times.
"With the cancellation now of the Great North Run and many other key events, we have an even bigger hole to fill in revenue we have lost.
"Anyone who’s looking for a bit of a challenge and who could raise some money along the way, we’d love to hear from you.”
Although the hospice does receive NHS funding, it relies heavily on the efforts of the hospice charity, which has been hit hard by the pandemic with the cancellation of fundraising events and temporary closure of its shops.
This year the hospice has seen the cancellation of the Sunderland Running Festival, The Great North Run, their annual Sunflower Ball, the annual summer fayre, their proposed trip to India and more, all of which has had a great impact on fund-raising.
However, hospice staff are grateful to those who’ve rallied round to fundraise, including the recent Sunflower Day which saw city landmarks lit yellow for the hospice.
If you’d like to get involved in running the GNR distance visit www.stbenedicts.co.uk/ fundraising/events or email Anthony.mcdermott@stft. nhs.uk