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14 Sep, 2011 12:18 CET
Great North Run
Brian’s great race to beat breast cancer
Press Release
For immediate release:
A Gateshead man has pulled on his running shoes to train for the Bupa Great North Run in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign.
Brian Blewitt, who works as a scaffolder in Gateshead, will join 54,000 runners on the starting line for the 13.1 mile race in Newcastle on Sunday 18 September in memory of his wife who sadly passed away from breast cancer in April this year.
Brian’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, and after extensive treatment was clear for five years. However, after being diagnosed with and treated for secondary breast cancer, she sadly passed away in April this year. Brian said: “After losing my wife to this disease, I’m running this race for her and also to help Breast Cancer Campaign fund vital breast cancer research.”
Brian is aiming to raise £500 or more for Campaign and is already well on his way to reaching his target. He said: “I hope lots of people will dig deep and sponsor me for my running challenge so that the charity can get close to finding a cure for breast cancer.”
Brian, who is no stranger to half marathons, is hoping to beat his personal best of 1 hour and 41 minutes. He said: “I’m training hard for the race with shorter runs in the weeks and a 10 mile run at weekends. It’s hard work but it will be worth it when I cross the finish line!”
To help Brian reach his fundraising target please visit Virgin Money Giving | Fundraising | brian blewitt's fundraising page and donate what you can.
Great North Run
Brian’s great race to beat breast cancer
Press Release
For immediate release:
A Gateshead man has pulled on his running shoes to train for the Bupa Great North Run in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign.
Brian Blewitt, who works as a scaffolder in Gateshead, will join 54,000 runners on the starting line for the 13.1 mile race in Newcastle on Sunday 18 September in memory of his wife who sadly passed away from breast cancer in April this year.
Brian’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, and after extensive treatment was clear for five years. However, after being diagnosed with and treated for secondary breast cancer, she sadly passed away in April this year. Brian said: “After losing my wife to this disease, I’m running this race for her and also to help Breast Cancer Campaign fund vital breast cancer research.”
Brian is aiming to raise £500 or more for Campaign and is already well on his way to reaching his target. He said: “I hope lots of people will dig deep and sponsor me for my running challenge so that the charity can get close to finding a cure for breast cancer.”
Brian, who is no stranger to half marathons, is hoping to beat his personal best of 1 hour and 41 minutes. He said: “I’m training hard for the race with shorter runs in the weeks and a 10 mile run at weekends. It’s hard work but it will be worth it when I cross the finish line!”
To help Brian reach his fundraising target please visit Virgin Money Giving | Fundraising | brian blewitt's fundraising page and donate what you can.