Double gold medal-winning Paralympian Richard Whitehead MBE is calling on people in his native Gedling borough people to join him for a run to raise money to help more young people with a disability get active.
The plea comes after it was announced that the Richard Whitehead Foundation is holding its annual Run with Rich 2024 event at the Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre on Sunday, June 2, 2024,
Last year’s event raised an impressive £14,000, and this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better.
Recent research from Sport England shows disabled people are among the only groups who have not seen their activity recover to pre-pandemic levels, meaning the Richard Whitehead Foundation’s work is more vital now than ever.
The hope is that as well as being a fun event for people of all ages, Run with Rich 2024 will also act as a great starting point for disabled people looking to get more active on a regular basis as well as raising further money.
There are two distance options: a one-mile route which includes sensory experiences and is perfect for families with small children, people with complex needs, or those who have just started running; and a 5km loop around the beautiful lake at Holme Pierrepont.
There will be opportunities to watch both the 5km and 1-mile participants, take part in their events, meet them, their families, and friends, enjoy the atmosphere in our event village and to be able to chat to Richard Whitehead himself during the day.
Richard Whitehead, Paralympic gold medallist and founder of the Richard Whitehead Foundation said: “We are thrilled to host our annual fundraising event once again and are committed to making it a memorable and impactful day for all.
“Your generosity enables us to continue our mission of empowering disabled people to achieve their ambitions,” said Whitehead.
For more information about the event and how to get involved, visit the Foundation website HERE
You can also email Helen.Jeremiah@whitehead.foundation
