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Paul Edwards
Business Development Manager, 3T RPD Ltd |
Paul Edwards, Business Development
Manager for 3T RPD Ltd, will be taking part in this year's
Great North Run on Sunday
21st September 2003. The event is one of the most popular and
successful half marathons in the UK, covering 13.1 miles from the centre
of Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields on the coast.
Paul is raising money for two worthy causes. Firstly,
Leukaemia Research (includes Hodgkin's, Lymphoma and Myeloma),
which is the official charity of the race.
Secondly, Paul will be running in memory of Billy
Bell, who sadly died earlier this year at the age of 71. People
of the North East may remember Billy who was among the most successful
non-league football managers in the region. He won the Northern league
in four consecutive seasons between 1969-1973 with Evenwood, Spennymoor
and Blyth Spartans. Billy also managed Tow Law Town when a young Chris
Waddle was beginning his football career. Having been friends of the family
for many years, Paul will be donating some of the money raised to a charity
chosen by Billy's wife Toni and son Graeme.
Paul says, "Having grown up in Newcastle upon Tyne I have
always wanted to take part in this run since it started back in the early
1980's, but never actually got round to entering! Last year I decided
to get fit again and thought that now would be a good time to enter. As
with everything in life, having a target and a goal has meant I have achieved
a lot more in training. I'm aiming to complete the course in under 2 hours,
but as this is the furthest I've ever run I'll be pleased to actually
complete the course."
Any donations for sponsorships would be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to sponsor Paul then please e-mail him with your details
to paul@3trpd.co.uk.
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