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Latest news in Yorkshire: September 17, 2018 12:02:51 PM
The starting line is nearly in sight for steel-spirited fundraisers as they
prepare to run for a hospital charity.
Staff from and friends of the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust will tackle the
Run for All Sheffield 10K on September 23, raising cash for the Rotherham
Hospital and Community Charitys Purple Butterfly Appeal.
But the team is seeking three more members to take on Sheffields infamous
seven hills.
The charitys fundraising team currently includes Penny Fisher, Paul
Broughton, Lisa Tuck, Joanne Clough, Vicky Whitfield, Carl Roebuck and
Angela Lalley.
Carl Roebuck (41), from Swinton, said: My four-year-old son Leo was treated
on the Childrens Ward at Rotherham Hospital recently, after suffering from
a serious infection.
It was a harrowing time for my wife and I but he was so well cared for.
I also have a family member currently undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma,
so this is my way of giving something back to the hospital.
He added: Im really looking forward to taking part in the Sheffield 10K. I
know it will be a great atmosphere.
Im a keen runner and like to run a few times a week, including in the Peak
District.
Hopefully, that will help me cope with the runs infamous hills.
The race route begins at Arundel Gate and takes runners on a journey along
Charter Row and along Ecclesall Road, before skirting the edges of Endcliffe
Park.
It continues along Riverdale Road and Endcliffe Vale Road, then travels down
Brocco Bank and back to the city centre for the finish.
Barry Mellor, chair of the charitable funds committee, said: Earlier this
year, we appealed for people to take part and were delighted with the
response, particularly as its only our second year entering a team.
He added: The Purple Butterfly Appeal is going from strength to strength,
so its an exciting time to join our fundraising team.
The team hopes to raise more than £2,000 for the appeal.
Visit www.tinyurl.com/shef10krun to donate.
For more information and to express interest in joining the running team,
call Suzanne Rutter on 01709 426821 or email charity@rothgen.nhs.uk.
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