Liz McInnes MP gets running shoes on for Springhill Hospice

Liz McInnes taking on 10k run for Springhill Hospice

Heywood and Middleton MP Liz McInnes is getting her running shoes on next weekend to raise money for the Springhill Hospice.

Almost £350 has already been raised from generous donations to the MP, who has been taking on the Manchester 10k since 2009, and hopes to get a record time at this year’s event.

She raised £500 at last year’s run for the Angel Project in Langley, Middleton.

In an interview with Rochdale Online, Ms McInnes said: “I'm not a natural runner by any means but the 10k is a great way to raise money for charity, and it's a manageable distance which most reasonably fit people can manage; not as daunting as a marathon or even a half-marathon.”

“I'm really looking forward to the day and am hoping for good weather.

"Thank you to everyone for my donations for this fantastic cause.”

She added: “It's a great event to take part in with the added bonus of helping a local charity. This year I've chosen Springhill Hospice in Rochdale which gives specialist palliative care to patients and their families from diagnosis to end of life.

“An amazing 70% of their running costs come from fundraising through the local community so I'm hoping that you'll dig deep and make a donation to help keep this fantastic local facility going.”

To donate visit:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Liz-McInnes2