Businesses come on board to support charity 10K
Businesses have backed this year’s Guernsey Mind 10k Fun Run.
Runners will be lining up at KGV on 4 September for the event sponsored by Investec ready to race for mental health.
There is still time to sign up.
Everybody who crosses the line will get a Woodies coffee voucher, while there are also spot prizes for five lucky race numbers of a goodie bag worth over £150 containing:
· A Chilly Water Bottle and a ‘Zebbie’ (soft toy) donated by Investec.
· A £50 Fat Rascal/Good Rebel voucher supplied by Fat Rascal.
· A Decleor Invigorating Leg Gel supplied by The Lavender Rooms.
· A £42 treatment voucher donated by The Lavender Rooms.
For the runner who raises the most sponsorship for MIND Guernsey, there is a six-month gym membership at Anytime Fitness worth over £400.
Last year over 300 runners raised £9,000 for the charity.
Maddy Diligent, marketing, events and fundraising lead for the charity hopes this year will be even better.
‘A healthy mind goes hand in hand with a healthy body, so what better way to promote positive mental health than to take part in our fun run. The aim of the day is to get as many Islanders together to make it a fun family morning for the runners while raising awareness of the issues surrounding mental health as well as much-needed funds for Guernsey Mind.’
The route starts at KGV and will take participants north to Rue Sauvage, down through the lanes to the coast road at Rousse, down to Cobo, before turning inland to return to the KGV.
Entrants of all abilities, aged 16-years-old and over, can take part.
There will also be family entertainment with two bouncy castles for children and KGV will open their bar for a selection of breakfast food such as bacon, sausage, egg rolls, teas, and coffees.
Philippa Nicolle, Head of HR at Investec said: ‘It’s fantastic to see Guernsey’s running community come together to create a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for everyone taking part, be they an experienced runner or someone lacing up their trainers for the first time. Members of our team are also warming up and dusting off their running shoes and some are volunteering and helping with marshalling on the day.’
Investec will provide all runners with an event t-shirt or a running vest when they collect their race numbers ahead of race day.
Runners can still register here.
