Published Date:
22 June 2009
Hundreds of fund-raisers sparkled under the stars as they stepped out for the Midnight Walk.
About 600 women – twinkling with flashing wands and bunny ears – turned out for the 10km (six miles) event, in aid of the Grace House Children's Hospice Appeal.
Sunderland's Olympic medal-winning boxer Tony Jeffries started off the ladies-only event at Seaburn on Saturday night, after leading a warm-up in the nearby Seaburn Centre.
He said :"It's a brilliant idea. This is the first year they've done it and it's been really successful."
Despite a power cut in the area just as the walkers finished the event, the amazing atmosphere could not be darkened.
Karen Maclennan, regional fund-raiser for the Grace House Appeal, said: "It was fantastic."
The charity thanked everyone who took part and those who supported the event.
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Last Updated:
22 June 2009 3:04 PM
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Source:
Sunderland Echo
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Location:
Sunderland
