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THE BRETT JONES ‘ HEAVYWEIGHT ’ 10K FUN RUN
We are thrilled to announce the 4th Brett Jones ‘ HEAVYWEIGHT ’ Memorial 10K Fun Run taking place along the Hoylake sea front on Saturday 10th June 2017 .
Junior runners are also invited to take part in the 2nd Brett Jones Golden Mile Fun Run . Bring your family and friends along to enjoy a scenic and professionally timed 10k fun run . Whatever your ability , you can enjoy the friendly upbeat atmosphere of this very special event . BOX WITH BRETT and RING the Brett Jones LAST HALF bell as you turn at the half way point , with a donation made to the charity every time the bell rings !
Brett was a Wirral born boxer who excelled at County level and coached hundreds of children and young people throughout his life . But most importantly , he was a fun , loving and caring friend to everyone around him . After a short battle with pancreatic cancer , Brett tragically passed away in February 2014 aged just 56 .
All proceeds will support the Pancreatic Research Fund - the only national charity fighting pancreatic cancer on all fronts ( support , information , campaigning and research ) and local sports clubs ( boxing and rugby ) who work with children and young people .
Why not personalise your own race bib and run in honour of someone special or simply run the race to help raise money for these fantastic causes ?
Event organiser Liam Hanlon from Tri 4 Life and local boxing clubs are pleased to see the event becoming a major event in Wirral ’ s local sporting calendar .
Terry Finlay , secretary of Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club , said : “ From the outset we wanted to make it an annual event . We are hoping we can match the money we raise year on year . Brett did an awful lot for people and he was such a lovely person . He was a caring friend to everyone around him . He sponsored a football team in Africa and when he was first diagnosed , he came into the club and donated £ 500 .”
Brett , a former Woodchurch High School pupil , was a member of Willaston and Wallasey boxing clubs and represented the North West in competitions . When he retired from competing , he spent time coaching dozens of young people in the sport .
The first 120 runners in the Brett Jones Heavyweight 10k Fun Run will receive a commemorative t-shirt and trophies will be presented to the first man and woman to finish . All entrants can take advantage of The Underground Training Station Warm Up - a free pre and post-run massage from Massage for Life and Lindsey Hughes Sports Massage Therapy & Rehabilitation .
Money raised from the run will be donated to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at a presentation evening at Prenton Rugby Club on 24th June 2017 .
This year ’ s junior run will start at 9.30am and the 10K at 10.30am from Hoylake Community Centre on Hoyle Road , Hoylake .
Entry to the run is £ 10 in advance or £ 15 on the day .
For more information visit : www . brettjones10k . com , email info @ brettjones10k . com or follow @ BrettJones10k on Twitter .
Or contact the event organiser Liam Hanlon on 07966 529133 .
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