The 2012 Run for All 10K raced past the
headquarters of United Leeds Endeavours this Sunday raising huge amounts for
charity.
United Leeds Endeavours wrote a couple of
months back about the Run for All 10K race that would be taking place through
Leeds City Centre. Well the day finally came and the rain thankfully held off
long enough for the race to be completed. The event in aid of Jane Tomlinson’s
foundation was a huge success with 7,500 runners taking part. This event has
become a mainstay of the Leeds calendar after 6 years. Since it began it has
raised over £4.5 million for charity.
United Leeds Endeavours understands that
there has been some talk that the route will be changed next year to add a
different challenge for those who have been taking part for many years. Though
nothing has been confirmed yet it seems a sensible idea and should hopefully
attract more entries as well. Gary
Verity Chief executive of Yorkshire’s tourist board, Welcome to Yorkshire, took
part in the race this year and said that it was a fantastic way to promote
Leeds and Yorkshire as a whole.
As a successful direct sales company United
Leeds Endeavours is fully behind the work being done in the county to promote
businesses in Leeds. So they were excited to learn that Yorkshire is putting in
a bid to host a stage of the Tour de France and Mr. Verity believes that the
Headrow would make a great starting point. “This stretch of street would look
particularly good with about 250 cycles on it, and what a day like today proves
is that we can do it.”
A spokesperson for United Leeds Endeavours
showed that there was incredible pride in the city. “Events like this show what
a fantastic city Leeds is and how it is putting itself on the map as a ideal
location for business and sports events. We mustn’t however forget about the
reason for this run. Jane Tomlinson was a true Leeds hero and the legacy that
she has left behind has helped countless charities and individuals. Huge
congratulations should be given to those who completed the race, not just from
the running aspect but also for all the hard work they’ve done for their chosen
charities.”
