SPORT RELIEF

Once again, historic Glasgow Green, the city’s oldest park, plays host to the Glasgow Mile event on 16th March 2008 an event which harnesses the power and passion of sport to change lives for the better.

Above (L to R): Shirley Webb, Olympic and Commonwealth Hammer Thrower, Steve Frew Commonwealth Gold Medalist in Gymnastics and Gavin Hastings, former Scottish Rugby Team skipper and British Lion

By doing sport, having fun and raising money, everyone can do good and feel good. Comic Relief spends the money raised to help vulnerable people living incredibly tough lives both at home in the UK and in the world’s poorest countries.

The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile has grown.  This time Glasgow Milers can choose to do 1, 3 or 6 miles, so can select the distance that is a challenge for them and make sure they get sponsored while they do it.

Bailie Liz Cameron, Chair of Culture and Sport Glasgow said: “We’re delighted that Glasgow has been selected to host this exciting event once again.  It was a huge success in 2006 and we’re looking forward to seeing thousands of Glasweigans taking part this year, getting sponsored and raising money for Sport Relief”.

GET KITTED OUT

Whether you’re a 'Miler' or just want to show your support, kit yourself out in a pair of Sport Relief Socks and other merchandise, available from Sainsbury’s stores from 13th February and from www.sportrelief.com so go on - challenge yourself to a fun day out!