The charity which helps support hospitals and NHS staff across Northumberland and North Tyneside is calling for willing athletes to take on the Great North Run and help fundraise this year.
The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust's Bright charity - like many others - has a limited number of places available for people who want to take part in the iconic half-marathon. All you need to do is pay a £59 registration fee and commit to raising £200 - oh, and run 13.1 miles.
The GNR takes place on September 11 this year - and the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust chief exec Sir James Mackey has called on those who may be considering the event to take the plunge, and do so in a way that supports our NHS heroes. Sir James, recently highlighted as the sixth most influential person in the UK's health world, said: "The Great North Run is a fantastic event and a wonderful example of the kind of community spirit we have in the North East.
