News Release

30th September 2008

PERFECT AUTUMN RUN AND WALK RAISES MUCH NEEDED CHARITY CASH

Over 200 runners and walkers, from cross country racers to dog walkers and weekend ramblers, raised over £1,600 for Feed the Children UK last Sunday (28th September) when they strode out to sample the fresh, crisp autumn air in the 10K Peppard Fun Run/7K Walk in Rotherfield Peppard, Oxfordshire.

First man home was Rupert Shute (age 30) from Reading who finished in just 38 minutes, whilst first woman was Belinda Tull (age 37) from South Stoke, Oxfordshire, who recorded a time of 42 minutes. Both are members of Reading Road Runners club.

In the junior ranks, first boy home was 9-year-old Callum Miller from Hambleden, with a time of 47 minutes. His friend Matthew Chapman (age 10) from Sonning Common was close behind.

“It was great to see so many people of all ages and abilities turn out to help us raise money for the charity in this event, which appealed to everyone from serious runners to families with children,” said Feed the Children’s project manager, Sally Brown. “We are grateful to all our sponsors and supporters who have helped us to raise this money to help children and families in desperate circumstances. Every penny counts.  We are also grateful to the Peppard Organising Committee who established the event for us.”

The runners and walkers were fortified with free bananas courtesy of Fyffes and water from Thames Water. Beville’s estate agents of Sonning Common provided the runners’ numbers and Adrian Bird sponsored the winners’ medals. The race started and finished at Greys Green Golf Course thanks to the owners, Mr and Mrs Hood. The money was raised through the entry fees for the race and walk.