A DASHING SANTA; Dalglish and wife launch charity fun run.Byline: By Brian McIver IT might only be October, but Santa Claus is coming to town - and he looks a lot like Kenny Dalglish Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish MBE (born 4 March 1951 in Dalmarnock, Glasgow) is a former Scottish international football player. He was famous for his successes with Celtic in the 1970s and with the English club Liverpool in the 1970s and 1980s. . The former football star and his wife Marina teamed up to launch the Santa Dash 2008, which will be held in Glasgow in December. Last year's 5k run raised pounds 53,000 for charity and the Dalglishes were back in their home town, dressed as Santa and Mrs Claus, to help launch this year's big event. Almost 2000 Santas pounded Glasgow's streets last year in aid of cancer charity the Marina Dalglish Appeal and music therapy group Nordoff Robbins. This year, the Marina Dalglish Appeal and the Prince and Princess of Wales Noun 1. Princess of Wales - English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997) Diana, Lady Diana Frances Spencer, Princess Diana Hospice hospice, program of humane and supportive care for the terminally ill and their families; the term also applies to a professional facility that provides care to dying patients who can no longer be cared for at home. will be the charities boosted by the 5k fun run on Sunday, December 14. Kenny and Marina launched the Marina Dalglish Appeal to help cancer patients, nurses and doctors after her successful treatment for breast cancer five years ago. The Santa Dash is again being supported by Glasgow City Council, Royal Bank of Scotland
The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (Scottish Gaelic: Banca Rìoghail na h-Alba and the Daily Record. Former Scotland, Celtic and Liverpool hero Kenny, 57, who was among the famous runners last year, said: "We were delighted with the way people supported the event. "They raised a lot of money for a great cause and everyone should be very proud." Marina said: "To see all the Santas running was unbelievable and it was wonderful to have such a great turnout." Mark Hollinshead, managing director of the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, said: "The Daily Record is delighted to be able to support this wonderful idea to help raise funds for the Marina Dalglish Appeal and I am sure the Santa Dash will be a great success." Make cheques payable to Glasgow Santa Dash and send to: Glasgow Santa Dash 08, Glasgow City Council, Land and Environmental Services, 231George Street, Glasgow G1 1RX. CAPTION(S): GO-HO-HO: Marinaand Kenny PICTURE: GEORGE HUNTER |
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