People urged to sign up for charity run at Drayton Manor
Cannock-based Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children is urging people to sign up to raise funds with a very special event – the first ever Drayton Manor Resort 5k and 10k run.
While Drayton Manor in Tamworth is known to many for its thrilling rides and twisting rollercoasters, it will transform into a racetrack for the event on the morning of Sunday, April 6, and Newlife still has places available for those who want take part for the charity and raise vital funds for to support disabled children across the Midlands and beyond.
As well as racing their way around the Drayton Manor Resort, including the Accelerator, Stormforce 10, Thomas Land and the Zoo, runners will be given park access.
Newlife is one of the leading charity providers of specialist equipment and support for disabled and terminally ill children and their families in the UK.
By providing equipment including beds, buggies, wheelchairs and car seats, Newlife helps disabled children with greater independence, mobility, and the opportunity to experience their life to its fullest.
Newlife also provides emergency equipment loans when there is a medical need, loans of specialist toys and a nurse run helpline which provides a wide range of support.
Kerry Wilson, Newlife's community fundraising and events manager, said: “Whether you want to run as a personal challenge, need motivation for a fitness goal, or want to run support Newlife because of a disabled child in your life, running for Newlife means you will bring a disabled child a step closer to receiving the essential equipment they need with every step you take.
“Fundraisers are a vital to Newlife being able to help the thousands of disabled children and their families who turn to them each year when they need it most – and once you have signed up, the dedicated Newlife team will be with you every step of the way, offering training plans, fundraising resources, and a specially designed Newlife running vest to wear with pride.”
Registration fees to take part in the run for Newlife are: 5k: £15, with an £125 minimum fundraising commitment and 10k: £20, with an £175 minimum fundraising commitment, but Newlife is now offering half price places – use code WEB50.
