In June hundreds of runners took part in the 2009 Family Lung Run through Rising Sun Country Park in Newcastle insupport of the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund.
Karen's Warm up Session
Karen from Silverlink Gym got everyone ready with her lively warm up.
Getting ready for the 2.5k run
Patrick Todd and Thomas McFall were joint winners of the 2.5k run with Harry Todd and Kyle Arkle-Lucas coming in a close second… Callum Arkle-Lucas was in 3rd place.
Vicy, Elsie, Chris, Wendy and Rachel enjoying the day
Veteran Lung Run runner, Harry Maddocks won the under 16’s 5k run, Max Johnston second place and Ryan Dobson took third…
The 5k Adult Run was gamely won by Tim Haywood, Kris Gate and Alan O’Brien was second and third respectively.
Lung Cancer Nurse, Peter Fenwick and Physiotherapist Sonia Connors both from North Tyneside General Hospital raised a whopping £830 sponsorship between them and became joint winners for raising the most money. Both will receive 3months free membership at Sylver-link Gym, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Wiliam with dad Gary
Almost there!
Lucy and Harry wearing their runners rosettes
The event raised £5,168 and we thank everyone who took part and those who sponsored the runners.
The Lung Run always takes place in June so look out for details for
Lung Run 2010!
