Sue Ryder

We support people living through the challenges of life-changing illness. We support people in our residential and day centres, day clinics, in the community or at home. We help people affected by cancer, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, stroke, brain injury and life changing illnesses.

Running into the record books

23 April 2010

Sue Ryder supporter George Bingham is set to make the record books at this Sunday's Virgin London Marathon.

George Bingham, 49, is planning to set a new Guinness world record by running the marathon carrying a model of the Angel of The North. It is 3.5 meters high and has a wing span of 4.5 meters. He will be accompanied by his own "guardian angel" Pam O'Connell who will run alongside him to collect his drinks and offer encouragement.  

George has previously run the Great North Run carrying a 1/12^th scale model of The Angel of The North and has participated in the London Marathon several times before. In 1995 he dressed up as Fred Flintstone and ran the London Marathon carrying a half sized model of the Flintstone-mobile. George said "although completing the course won't be easy (my Great North Run effort in 2005 was the hardest thing I've ever done), I am confident that with my past experiences of long-distance running and my determination in training, I will be up for the challenge."  

George has chosen to run in aid of healthcare charity Sue Ryder's Manorland's hospice which provides palliative and supportive care to those suffering from life limiting illnesses such as Cancer, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis.  

All money raised will help Sue Ryder continue to provide end of life and long-term care for people living with conditions including: cancer; multiple sclerosis; dementia; motor neurone disease and Parkinson's disease.   

Laura Savory, Running and Challenge Events Manager at Sue Ryder, said: "The Virgin London marathon is a really positive way to support Sue Ryder, you get fit and take part in an amazing event. We have 47 runners this year and are aiming to raise £100,000 which will help us to continue to provide over 4 million hours of care."   

For more information visit www.suerydercare.org or call 0845 050 1953.   

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For further information and / or to arrange an interview with George Bingham contact Alice Clements, PR Manager at Sue Ryder on 07795 801479 or email alice.clements@sueryder.org   

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