Champion calls on walkers tojoin her in fundraising effort

Jeni Harvey

WORLD champion heptathlete Jessica Ennis is calling for people to take part in a fundraising walk in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity, due to take place in Sheffield next month.

Ennis, who is a patron of the cancer charity, will be starting the 5km “Walk as One” event, at Don Valley Stadium, for the second year running.

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More than 600 people took part in the first Walk as One event last year, which raised 45,000 for Weston Park.

Ennis, 24, said: “Sheffield is a fantastic city and we are incredibly lucky to have such a world-class hospital on our doorstep.

“Whenever I have some spare time away from training I do what I can to support Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity and help raise awareness of the wonderful work it funds at Weston Park Hospital.

“I am very honoured to have been asked again to start Walk as One. It is the perfect example of how everyone, of all ages and all fitness abilities can get involved in a fun, family event for a great cause.

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“The day is about everyone walking together to help raise funds for cancer.

“Thanks to the 600 people who joined in last year – from mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and friends – who raised a staggering 45,000.

“We hope with people’s continued generosity to beat that figure this year and even more people will join us on the day.”

The walk begins at Don Valley Stadium itself and follows a 5km route around the surrounding area. Entry costs 6 for adults and 3 for children aged five to 14.

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Catherine Newman, senior fundraiser at Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Jessica will be joining us for what is set to be a really inspiring and enjoyable day.

“She is such a well respected and dedicated athlete and for her to be our patron and support us like this is greatly appreciated and we hope she will inspire people to join us on the day to help raise vital funds for the charity.”

Walk As One will be held on Sunday, October 10, beginning at 10am. For more information on the sponsored walk, or to book a place, call Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity on 0114 226 5370.

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