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Turks Head 10k Fun Run
Our extra vibrant and wonderful friend Caitlin Limmer - who runs the Bearcat Running Club in Twickenham is getting ready for the brilliant annual:
Caitlin is again very generously donating £2 of the entry fee to 3 charities this year - MDS UK, Delete Blood Cancer UK and Shooting Star Chase.
Please do join the 850 runners - either by participating yourself, attending and supporting or encouraging others to take part.
It is a truly fun day - with fantastic people and a terrific atmosphere.
As ever - we hugely thank Caitlin - but also all her Bearcat Runners - who have all been known to help MDS UK in so many ways over the last few years.
Also thank you to all the sponsors mentioned below - for their superb generosity.
Moni from Hei Hing on the picture left!!
And of course all the 850 runners participating !! Good luck to all of you - and enjoy the day!
Thank you so much!!
A race like that raises crucial awareness of rare diseases and smaller charities amongst the general public
This year, there will also be the opportunity to register to become a stem cell donor - thanks to the presence of Delete Blood Cancer UK.
Stem cell transplants are the only cure for MDS patients - and not enough people know how easy and painless it is to donate these precious cells.
So - here are the details for the race day:
The Race
After the HUGE success of the last 3 years, THE BEARCAT RUNNING CLUB and FULLERS are proud to announce the return of The Turks Head 10k. This is not just a race, it is a one day party, starting with a fantastic community race and ending in the pub with music, bbq and lots of FUN! THE TURKS HEAD 10K BRINGS A COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
The date is Sunday MAY 22ND, the time 10.00am.
The race is open to all abilities over the age of 15 however, this route takes in the Thames Towpath/Teddington Lock Bridge which in parts may not be suitable for all wheelchair users.
This race will forever be run in memory of Mary McLarnon who died in 2013, she taught many local children and was a pillar of The Blue School, Isleworth
There will be prizes for the first 6 male and female runners.
There will also be a SPOT PRIZE – donated by SPORTING FEET, put your race number in a box at The Turks Head Pub and it will be drawn after the prizes are given.
Goody bag – THE TURKS HEAD 10K GOODY IS LEGENDARY
Last year our goody bag was worth at least £35 (David Lloyd day pass WORTH £25, Elephant food nutrition, Asics key ring, Waldegrave clinic money off voucher, money off The Maris Practice, Aspirations Academy hessian bag, MDS Patient Support Group red drawstring bag, can of Fullers beer, medal, T shirt, bottle of Gatorade, bananas, FREE EYE BROWN SHAPE!
I “aim” to try and make it as fantastic this year.
Race Headquarters
The race HQ will be in the start area/village next to the swings on the river in Marble Hill Park.
There will be NO on the day entries.
The Turks Head Pub will also be open from 8.30am for tea and coffee.
Race charities
DELETE BLOOD CANCER – PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DONATE A CHEEK SWAB BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE RACE, THIS WOULD MEAN SO MUCH TO US. www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk
MDS PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP www.mdspatientsupport.org.uk
SHOOTING STAR CHASE www.shootingstarchase.org.uk
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
FULLERS www.fullers.co.uk
THE MARIS PRACTICE www.themarispractice.com (offering post race massage)
FITZ-GIBBON www.fitzgibbon.co.uk/
A2 Milk www.a2milk.co.uk/
HEI HING www.heihing.co.uk
HYPERKEWL/TECHNICHE www.techniche-europe.com/products/hyperkewl
SPACE ACADMENY www.spacestudiowestlondon.org
ELEGANCE CLINIC www.eleganceclinic.com
HARLEQUINS AMATEURS www.harlequinrugby.co.uk
SAMI'S BARBERS www.samisbarbers.co.uk
THANK YOU ALSO TO OUR SUPPORTERS
St Marys' University College - Students from the sports massage course will be volunteering after you have run offering finishers a well-deserved post-race massage. The Centre for Short Courses and CPD at St Mary's University College in Twickenham offer courses in health, nutrition and complementary therapies. More information on the courses can be found www.smuc.ac.uk/short-courses.
Can Do Crew – Please support & buy badges on the day
The Turks Head pub www.turksheadtwickenham.co.uk
Nicky Adams Photography www.nickyadamsphotography.co.uk
The Bearcat Comedy Club www.bearcatcomedy.co.uk
Sporting Feet www.sporting-feet.com
Gareth Michael Coombs @GMCdesign can be found on LinkedIn & FB
The Waldegrave Clinic waldegraveclinic.co.uk/
David Lloyd Hampton www.davidlloyd.co.uk/club-finder/hampton
Family/Community Day at The Turks Head afterwards
You are invited to join us for an ongoing paying BBQ back at The Turks Head, Prize Giving at 12.45pm, Live Music at 1.15pm.
There will also be free face painting for children and ice cream available to buy.
The event is very much about THE COMMUNITY. The Bearcat Running Club is a strong and active part of the community (our ethos is "People first, running a very close second") and we very much would like you to come and join what will be a day of great friendliness, fun and great running!
Charity donations - Please note £2.00 from your entry fee will be split between MDS Patient Support Group, Shooting Star Chase and Delete Blood Cancer. We would also encourage you to give a cheek swab to Delete Blood cancer, please allow an extra 15 minutes for this.
