Final few places for Great North Run available with Hartlepool's Alice House Hospice

Alice House Hospice is urging supporters wishing to run in this year’s Great North Run in aid of the charity to get in touch soon.
By Mark Payne
Published 16th Jun 2021, 16:46 BST
Updated 16th Jun 2021, 16:46 BST
Alice House Hospice Great North Run team members at the last event. Runners shirts will once again be sponsored by Boots Optician in Hartlepool.Alice House Hospice Great North Run team members at the last event. Runners shirts will once again be sponsored by Boots Optician in Hartlepool.
Alice House Hospice Great North Run team members at the last event. Runners shirts will once again be sponsored by Boots Optician in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool’s much-loved hospice has secured some extra places for the world famous half marathon but there are only a handful left.

The event typically raises around £30,000 for the hospice each year.

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It is set to take place on Sunday, September 12, after Covid-19 forced the cancellation of the Great North Run’s 40th anniversary last year.

Hospice fundraiser Nicola Winwood said: “We are overwhelmed with the response from our supporters who are wanting to take on this challenge and raise a much-needed funds for the hospice.

"Due to this, we have been able to secure some extra places to help boost our income.”

Remaining places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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Runners are being asked to raise at least £350 in sponsorship.

For more details contact Nicola on (01429) 855554 or email [email protected]

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