Wheelchair Friendly Family Fun Run to Raise Money for Jessie May

Children’s charity Jessie May is looking for people to run, jog, walk, push or wheel their way around its family fun run on Sunday 8 July to raise funds for terminally ill children.

The People’s Grand Prix is fast becoming one of Jessie May’s most popular events, having raised an incredible £2600 last year. Now in its third year, it is hoped that over 100 people will take part and enjoy the day.
 
Those interested in joining in are invited to the Odd Down Cycle Circuit where they will make their way around the 3km wheelchair-friendly track, suitable for all ages and abilities.
 
As well as the 3km sponsored event, participants can enjoy a family fun day with an afternoon of activities and hot food and refreshments from 12pm until 4pm.
 
Money raised from sponsorships for The People’s Grand Prix will go towards hospice and respite care for children with life-limiting illnesses within their own homes in Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Wiltshire. 
 
Julian Withers, head of fundraising at Jessie May, said: “We’re really looking forward to this year’s People’s Grand Prix which is set to be bigger and better than ever!
 
“There are plenty of fun runs around but this one is fully inclusive and we hope wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, runners, joggers and walkers all have a great time. It’s a family event so dogs are welcome too!
 
“Last year we had 70 participants and this year we are hoping for over 100. The money raised through people entering and gaining sponsorship will mean a lot to the children and families we care for in the area.”
 
Jessie May’s People’s Grand Prix is in association with the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation and Better.
 
Jessie May’s specialist nurses provide medical, emotional and bereavement support and offer much-needed respite time for parents and siblings of terminally ill children. It costs around £1,400,000 to provide this care yearly so public support like this is vital.
 
The People’s Grand Prix is £6 to enter (under 2s go free) and online registration is now open. For more information and to register visit http://www.jessiemay.org.uk/peoples-grand-prix-2/