A CHARITY walk with a sporting theme is taking place in Leicester later this week – and it’s open to everyone.
On Friday 2 May, walkers are invited to set out at 12noon from Leicester City Football Club on a 5 mile fund-raising circular walk that will take in the Leicester Tigers stadium and the home of county cricket at Grace Road before returning the to the football stadium.
The walk has been organised by United Leicester, a partnership project delivered by local professional sports clubs in Leicester through their official charities - Leicester City in the Community, Leicester Riders Foundation, Leicester Tigers Foundation, Leicestershire County Cricket Club in the Community and Leicester Hockey Club. Their combined work aims to improve health and wellbeing in the community.
It costs £6 to take part, which is payable on the day. All the funds raised will go to the Lord Mayor of Leicester’s chosen charity, PASIC Cancer Support for Children and Young People.
Lord Mayor of Leicester Cllr Bhupen Dave said: “PASIC is a wonderful charity, providing crucial emotional, practical, and financial assistance to families of children and young people with cancer in the East Midlands. This support is offered during their most challenging times of distress and disruption.
“I am delighted to be able to support them as my chosen charity as Lord Mayor, and I am really looking forward to joining this walk and helping to raise funds for their vital work.”
Matt Bray from Leicester City in the Community said: “We’re very happy to support this charity and the Lord Mayor. The walk should be great fun and highlights Leicester’s strong sporting history.
“Leicester City in the Community was formed in 2007 to engage, inspire and empower local people and since that time, we’ve been proud to work with local charities and organisations to help transform thousands of lives. It is our pleasure to support the Lord Mayor and United Leicester with this fund-raising effort.”
To sign up for the walk, go to United Leicester - Lord Mayor's Charity Walk - Friday 2nd May | Leicester City in the Community
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