Article Source: Yorkhill Children's Charity
Last Updated: 14 May 2014 20:05
This year’s Men’s 10K Festival is taking place on 15th June with Yorkhill Children’s Charity thrilled to announce it will be the official charity partners for a second year.
The 10K run, starting at 10am in Bellahouston Park, is taking place on father’s day, making it the perfect opportunity for some father-child bonding! Taking place alongside the 10K run will be the Rascal Run which is an exciting 1k run for all kids aged 15 and under; Yorkhill Children’s Charity is also the official charity partners for the Rascal Run.
Last year’s 10K run raised over £40,000 for Yorkhill Children’s Charity with 359 runners successfully taking part. The Rascal Run proved extremely popular as well with over 500 kids, boys and girls, running the course and showing the adults how it was done.
Kirsten Sinclair, Head of Fundraising at Yorkhill Children’s Charity, said: “This year, we are hoping to see even more people participate in both runs and create a really fun day for the whole family to enjoy and support us through. The money raised by the runners will be a vital contribution for Yorkhill Children’s Charity which provides support for children and families from across Scotland and beyond. We would like to encourage as many people as possible to sign up, and help raise vital funds for Scotland’s sick children.”
Thousands of children are treated at Yorkhill Hospital every year and many spend weeks or months as in-patients so the Charity’s support for them and their families is greatly appreciated.
Nicholas McDonald, X-Factor finalist and young ambassador for Yorkhill Children’s Charity was previously a patient at the hospital and is encouraging all men, no matter what age or fitness level to sign up and be part of Team Yorkhill!
Nicholas suffers from Long QT Syndrome – also known as Sudden Death Syndrome and was treated at the hospital when he was 8 years old. Nicholas and his family have been involved in fundraising efforts for Yorkhill Children’s Charity over the years, raising in the region of £7,000. Nicholas recently met with some of the patients at the hospital and treated them to a performance of songs from his new album.
Nicholas said: “I’m unable to participate due to my previous treatment but I know first-hand just how important fundraising and events such as the Men’s 10k run are for the charity. Every donation makes a difference to someone like me and hopefully will allow others to receive treatment at Yorkhill Hospital which will enable them to live full and active lives!”
The Men’s 10K event will take place in Bellahouston Park, on Sunday 15th June 2014, starting at 10am. The Rascal Run will also be held in Bellahouston Park, on Sunday 15th June 2014, starting at 9.30am.
Registration is NOW OPEN, please click here to register and for more information.
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