Countryside setting for charity walk and cycle.PEOPLE are urged to get off the sofa and join a charity walk or bike ride at a National Trust house. The Knowle and Dorridge Lions are holiding a family active fun day at Packwood House on July 12. The group is staging a bikeathon in aid of Leukaemia Research Leukaemia Research is a British charitable organisation, established in 1960 whose aim is to research leukaemia, lymphomas, myeloma, aplastic anaemia, myelodysplasia, the myeloproliferative disorders and the related blood disorders in both children and adults. and a sponsored stroll to raise money for Diabetes UK Diabetes UK is a British patient, healthcare professional and research charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes and to working towards a future without the chronic condition diabetes. Founded in 1934 as The Diabetic Association (by H. G. . S S Walkers can choose from a two, five or eight-mile walk and cyclists can opt for routes of 10, 17 or 28 miles. Both events will take place along signposted country routes and will be followed by a barbecue in the grounds of Packwood House. Lions president John Heard John Heard (born March 7, 1945 [1]) is an American actor. Biography Early life Heard was born in Washington, D.C. to John and Helen Heard.[2] He finished high school at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. said: "The fine weather has encouraged us all to get active, so why not give yourself the added incentive, register today and raise funds for these very worthy causes." Both events will start from Packwood House on Packwood Lane, Lapworth from 9am onwards. Entry is free of charge but participants need to complete online registration at www.knowleanddorridgelions.com.. |
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